Electric storage batteries — HTS 8507
Electric storage batteries, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square); parts thereof
Chapter 85 › Heading 8507
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8507 is a broad product category for electric storage batteries—rechargeable batteries that store electrical energy for later use. It also covers certain battery separators and parts. The heading can include batteries in many shapes, including rectangular or square forms, but shape alone usually does not determine the final classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the battery’s technology or material, such as its electrochemical system, and then follow the applicable subheadings for construction, capacity, use, or other listed characteristics. The 4-digit heading is only the starting point; the complete product description, tariff notes, and current HTSUS detail determine the final code. Classification may require a customs broker’s judgment, especially for battery modules, packs, components, or products with multiple functions.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is an electric storage battery, a separator, or a battery part rather than a charger, power supply, appliance, or finished device containing a battery.
- Identify and document the battery chemistry and construction, such as lithium-ion, lead-acid, nickel-based, or another electrochemical system; use the manufacturer’s technical specifications and safety data.
- Determine whether you are importing an individual cell, a battery, a module, a pack, or a part, and check whether the HTSUS distinguishes those forms.
- Read the complete 8-digit descriptions and any relevant section, chapter, and tariff notes instead of selecting a code from a product name alone.
- Keep product literature, specifications, photographs, and composition information that support the classification, and request broker or ruling guidance when the correct subheading is uncertain.
HTS heading 8507 summary
Electric storage batteries is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8507.20 | Other lead-acid storage batteries |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium storage batteries |
| 8507.80 | Other storage batteries |
| 8507.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507.10.00 👉 | Lead-acid storage batteries, of a kind used for starting piston engines | 3.5% | Free | 40% |
| 8507.50.00.00 👉 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 3.4% | Free | 40% |
| 8507.60.00 👉 | Lithium-ion batteries | 3.4% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8507?
Electric storage batteries, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square); parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.