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U.S. imports of lead-acid starter batteries for piston engines (HS 850710) totaled $189.9M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Lead-Acid Starter Batteries for Piston Engines paid $15.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $99.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDesigned specifically to deliver the high cranking current needed to start internal combustion engines, these lead-acid batteries are a foundational automotive aftermarket and OEM component. The US schedule breaks the heading by weight at the 12-volt level: batteries at or below 6 kg (8507100030) versus those above 6 kg (8507100060), with a residual line (8507100090) for non-12V configurations. Mexico is the dominant supplier, reflecting deep automotive supply-chain integration under USMCA, while South Korea and Germany supply premium and OEM-specification units. Batteries from Vietnam and Malaysia have grown as manufacturers diversify away from higher-tariff origins.
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The 6 kg breakpoint (separating 8507100030 from 8507100060) generally distinguishes smaller motorcycle, powersport, and compact-vehicle batteries from full-size passenger-car and light-truck batteries. Accurate net weight of the battery as imported — excluding packaging — determines the correct line, and misclassification between these two subheadings is a common CBP audit finding.
Batteries originating in Mexico may qualify for preferential treatment under USMCA, provided they meet the applicable rules of origin — typically requiring sufficient regional value content and that the battery be manufactured in North America. Importers should obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the Mexican supplier to claim the preference at entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $79.9M | $11.4M | -$68.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $51.8M | $6.2M | -$45.6M |
| CANADA | $2.0M | $31.9M | +$29.9M |
| GERMANY | $17.4M | $106K | -$17.3M |
| VIETNAM | $17.2M | $5K | -$17.2M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507100060 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, GT 6 KG | $154.2M | 15.81% | $12.7M |
| 8507100090 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, NESOI | $26.7M | 14.64% | $1.5M |
| 8507100030 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, LT= 6 KG | $9.0M | 19.16% | $1.7M |
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, GT 6 KG
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, NESOI
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, LT= 6 KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507100060 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, GT 6 KG | $37.1M |
| 8507100090 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, NESOI | $16.7M |
| 8507100030 | BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, LT= 6 KG | $2.5M |
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, GT 6 KG
482.1K no
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, NESOI
166.6K no
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACID, PISTON ENGINE, 12V, LT= 6 KG
45.1K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $21.9M | $9.2M | -$12.7M |
| Delaware | $29.1M | $971K | -$28.1M |
| Pennsylvania | $11.4M | $15.6M | +$4.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $67.0M | $9.1M | -$58.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $23.0M | $691K | -$22.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $19.9M | -- | -$19.9M |