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HS HEADING 8507

Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square)

HEADING

8507

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electric accumulators and their separators, regardless of whether they are rectangular or square in shape. The items are sorted by chemical composition, distinguishing between lead-acid batteries used for starting piston engines and those used for other purposes, as well as nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium-ion types. Other battery chemistries not listed above fall into a separate group, while specific components that do not fit the main descriptions are classified separately.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (7)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8507.10

Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.20

Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.30

Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.50

Electric accumulators; nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.60

Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.80

Electric accumulators; other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

8507.90

Electric accumulators; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507

Covered items classified under 8507

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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