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U.S. imports of lead-acid storage batteries, not elsewhere specified (HS 850720) totaled $114.5M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Lead-Acid Storage Batteries, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $11.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $75.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBeyond automotive starters, lead-acid storage batteries serve stationary backup power, renewable-energy storage, industrial forklifts, and — increasingly — mild-hybrid vehicle systems. The US tariff schedule is unusually granular here, with dedicated lines for 6-volt (8507208031), 12-volt (8507208041), and 36-volt (8507208061) configurations, a line for batteries serving as the primary power source for electric vehicles of headings 8703.40–8703.80 (8507204000), and a special line (8507208010) for batteries covered by subheading 9903.45.25. Mexico and Vietnam lead US supply, with China also a major source subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers must carefully match voltage and end-use to the correct 10-digit line, as the EV-power-source line carries distinct duty treatment.
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8507204000 applies to lead-acid storage batteries used as the primary source of electrical power for electric vehicles classified under HTS headings 8703.40 through 8703.80. The battery must be purpose-built and documented for that vehicle application; general-purpose deep-cycle batteries sold separately for aftermarket use typically fall under the standard voltage-based lines.
Subheading 9903.45.25 is a Section 301 tariff provision applicable to certain goods of Chinese origin. Lead-acid storage batteries from China that fall within its scope are entered on line 8507208010 to capture the additional duty. Importers sourcing from China should verify whether their specific product and origin qualify under this provision, as the scope and rates are subject to ongoing USTR review.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $32.3M | $9.8M | -$22.5M |
| CANADA | $1.2M | $33.6M | +$32.4M |
| VIETNAM | $24.6M | -- | -$24.6M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $4.4M | $8.0M | +$3.5M |
| GREECE | $10.2M | $67K | -$10.1M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507208041 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 12 VOLT, NESOI | $57.8M | 13.94% | $6.1M |
| 8507208091 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES,NESOI | $41.9M | 17.05% | $3.1M |
| 8507208031 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 6 VOLT, NESOI | $13.2M | 13.56% | $1.7M |
| 8507204000 | LEAD ACID STORGE BATT,AS SRC OF PWR FOR 8703.40-80 | $1.4M | 28.37% | $177K |
| 8507208061 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 36 VOLT, NESOI | $250K | 13.50% | $29K |
| 8507208010 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, IN SUBHEAD 9903.45.25 | $0 | -- | -- |
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 12 VOLT, NESOI
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES,NESOI
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 6 VOLT, NESOI
LEAD ACID STORGE BATT,AS SRC OF PWR FOR 8703.40-80
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 36 VOLT, NESOI
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, IN SUBHEAD 9903.45.25
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507200090 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, NESOI | $37.3M |
| 8507200030 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 6 VOLT, NESOI | $22.3M |
| 8507200040 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 12 VOLTS, NESOI | $13.1M |
| 8507200060 | LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 36 VOLTS, NESOI | $2.6M |
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, NESOI
152.1K no
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 6 VOLT, NESOI
242.9K no
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 12 VOLTS, NESOI
138.0K no
LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERIES, 36 VOLTS, NESOI
3.4K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $33.4M | $11.9M | -$21.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $10.5M | $16.4M | +$5.8M |
| North Carolina | $13.5M | $4.2M | -$9.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $18.9M | $5.0M | -$13.9M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $14.2M | $3.4M | -$10.8M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $15.4M | -- | -$15.4M |