Heading 8507

Electric storage batteries, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square); parts thereof

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Heading 8507 covers rechargeable electric storage batteries and their parts, including separators. It is split first by chemistry: lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion, and other storage batteries. Lines inside each chemistry turn on use, voltage, weight, or whether the article is a complete battery or a part.

Products in this heading

Lead-acid car starting batteries (12 V)
Lithium-ion traction battery packs for electric vehicles
Sealed nickel-cadmium battery packs
Nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid vehicles
Lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in a housing
Lead-acid battery plates and separators
12 V sealed lead-acid batteries for backup power
Other rechargeable storage batteries not covered by a specific chemistry subheading

How to choose the right subheading

Chemistry of the cell: lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion, or other.
Use: whether it starts a piston engine or is the primary power source for an electric vehicle of subheadings 8703.40 to 8703.80.
For lead-acid starting batteries, the voltage and the weight of the battery (6 kg threshold).
For other lead-acid batteries, the nominal voltage (6 V, 12 V, 36 V, or other).
Whether the item is a complete battery or a part such as plates, separators, or cases.

Often confused with

Single-use alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries
Primary cells are not rechargeable and are classified in 8506, not 8507.
Heading 8506
Battery chargers
Chargers are static converters, covered by heading 8504.
Heading 8504
Flashlights that run on their own battery
Portable self-powered lamps are classified as lamps, not as batteries.
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Battery carbons and carbon electrodes
Carbon articles for electrical use are classified in 8545.
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Spent lithium-ion batteries for recycling
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap is covered by heading 8549.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a lithium-ion battery?

General-purpose lithium-ion batteries fall under 8507.60.00.90 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.4%. Lithium-ion batteries used as the primary power source for electric vehicles of subheadings 8703.40 to 8703.80 go in 8507.60.00.10, also at 3.4%.

What is the duty on lead-acid car starting batteries?

Lead-acid starting batteries not over 6 kg are 8507.10.00.30 and those over 6 kg are 8507.10.00.60, both at a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%. Other starting batteries fall in 8507.10.00.90 at 3.5%.

How do I classify a sealed nickel-cadmium battery?

Sealed nickel-cadmium storage batteries are classified in 8507.30.80.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%. Non-sealed nickel-cadmium batteries go in 8507.30.80.90, also at 2.5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.