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U.S. imports of parts of electric storage batteries, including separators (HS 850790) totaled $318.6M in July 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Parts of Electric Storage Batteries, Including Separators paid $41.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $194.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Electric Storage Batteries, Including Separators imports of $318.6M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $284.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBattery separators, electrode plates, cases, and other components for electric storage batteries are classified here, with the US schedule drawing a key line between lead-acid battery parts (8507904000) and parts for all other battery chemistries (8507908000) — a distinction that affects both duty rates and Section 301 exposure for Chinese-origin goods. China is the dominant supplier, with South Korea and Mexico also significant sources; South Korean and Mexican parts may benefit from preferential tariff treatment under KORUS and USMCA, respectively. Importers assembling battery packs domestically rely heavily on this heading for cell-level components and separator films.
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3.7K shipments/mo
HTS line 8507904000 covers parts specifically for lead-acid storage batteries, such as plates, grids, and separators designed for that chemistry. Line 8507908000 captures parts for all other battery types, including lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and nickel-cadmium. The distinction matters because duty rates and Section 301 applicability can differ between the two lines.
Separators that are specifically designed and presented as parts of electric storage batteries classify under 8507.90. However, separator material sold in bulk rolls or not yet cut to shape may be classifiable under plastics or textile headings depending on its form and presentation. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable when the product is not clearly finished battery-specific.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507908000 | Storage Battery Parts (Except Lead-Acid Type) | $296.4M | 13.26% | 60.12% | $39.3M |
| 8507904000 | Lead-Acid Storage Battery Parts | $22.2M | 11.35% | 71.13% | $2.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507908000 | Storage Battery Parts (Except Lead-Acid Type) | $70.2M |
| 8507904000 | Lead-Acid Storage Battery Parts | $14.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$318.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$84.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and China together supply 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
40.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.13%.