HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8507908000 | Doc | 58.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8506900000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8507600020 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8507904000 | Doc | 58.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8536906000 | Doc | 40.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8507308090 | Doc | 40.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8601200000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8544606000 | Doc | 58.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |




Product Classification: Battery Cable
HS CODEs and Tax Information Overview
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for various types of battery cables, including base tariffs, additional tariffs, and time-sensitive policies:
🔹 8507908000 – Electric Vehicle Battery Cables, Battery Connectors, Battery Wires, etc.
- Total Tax Rate: 58.4%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.4%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0% (applies after April 11, 2025)
- Note: High tax rate due to both standard and additional tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm if the cable is specifically for electric vehicles, as this classification is more specific than general battery cables.
🔹 8506900000 – Battery Test Cables, Battery Ribbon Cables, etc.
- Total Tax Rate: 57.7%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Similar to 8507908000, but for general battery testing and connection cables.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the cable is not classified under a more specific code (e.g., 8507908000 for EV-specific cables).
🔹 8507600020 – Lithium-ion Battery Pack Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 33.4%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.4%
- Additional Tariff: 0.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Lower base tax rate, but still subject to the 30% special tariff after April 11, 2025.
- Proactive Advice: Verify if the cable is part of a lithium-ion battery pack or standalone.
🔹 8507904000 – Lead-Acid Battery Connection Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 58.5%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.5%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: One of the highest tax rates for battery cables.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the battery type (lead-acid) and ensure it's not misclassified as a lithium-ion cable.
🔹 8536906000 – Battery Cable Clamps
- Total Tax Rate: 40.2%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Accessories for battery cables, subject to a moderate tax rate.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the clamp is not classified as a separate component (e.g., under 8536909000).
🔹 8507308090 – Nickel-Cadmium Battery Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 40.0%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.5%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Lower base rate but still subject to the 30% special tariff.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the battery type and ensure it's not misclassified as a lithium-ion cable.
🔹 8601200000 – Railway Locomotive Battery Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: No base tariff, but high additional and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the application (railway locomotive) to avoid misclassification.
🔹 8544606000 – Solar Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 58.2%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.2%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: High tax rate, similar to other battery cables.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the cable is specifically for solar applications and not for general battery use.
📌 Important Reminders:
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: Applies to all listed HS codes. Ensure your customs declaration includes the correct date of import to avoid unexpected costs.
- Material Verification: Confirm the battery type (lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.) and cable function (connection, testing, clamping) to avoid misclassification.
- Certifications: Some products may require specific certifications (e.g., RoHS, REACH) depending on the destination country.
- Unit Price: Accurate unit pricing is essential for customs valuation and duty calculation.
Let me know if you need help with HS code selection or customs documentation.
Product Classification: Battery Cable
HS CODEs and Tax Information Overview
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariffs for various types of battery cables, including base tariffs, additional tariffs, and time-sensitive policies:
🔹 8507908000 – Electric Vehicle Battery Cables, Battery Connectors, Battery Wires, etc.
- Total Tax Rate: 58.4%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.4%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0% (applies after April 11, 2025)
- Note: High tax rate due to both standard and additional tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm if the cable is specifically for electric vehicles, as this classification is more specific than general battery cables.
🔹 8506900000 – Battery Test Cables, Battery Ribbon Cables, etc.
- Total Tax Rate: 57.7%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Similar to 8507908000, but for general battery testing and connection cables.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the cable is not classified under a more specific code (e.g., 8507908000 for EV-specific cables).
🔹 8507600020 – Lithium-ion Battery Pack Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 33.4%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.4%
- Additional Tariff: 0.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Lower base tax rate, but still subject to the 30% special tariff after April 11, 2025.
- Proactive Advice: Verify if the cable is part of a lithium-ion battery pack or standalone.
🔹 8507904000 – Lead-Acid Battery Connection Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 58.5%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.5%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: One of the highest tax rates for battery cables.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the battery type (lead-acid) and ensure it's not misclassified as a lithium-ion cable.
🔹 8536906000 – Battery Cable Clamps
- Total Tax Rate: 40.2%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.7%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Accessories for battery cables, subject to a moderate tax rate.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the clamp is not classified as a separate component (e.g., under 8536909000).
🔹 8507308090 – Nickel-Cadmium Battery Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 40.0%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 2.5%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: Lower base rate but still subject to the 30% special tariff.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the battery type and ensure it's not misclassified as a lithium-ion cable.
🔹 8601200000 – Railway Locomotive Battery Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: No base tariff, but high additional and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm the application (railway locomotive) to avoid misclassification.
🔹 8544606000 – Solar Cables
- Total Tax Rate: 58.2%
- Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 3.2%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: 30.0%
- Note: High tax rate, similar to other battery cables.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the cable is specifically for solar applications and not for general battery use.
📌 Important Reminders:
- April 11, 2025 Special Tariff: Applies to all listed HS codes. Ensure your customs declaration includes the correct date of import to avoid unexpected costs.
- Material Verification: Confirm the battery type (lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.) and cable function (connection, testing, clamping) to avoid misclassification.
- Certifications: Some products may require specific certifications (e.g., RoHS, REACH) depending on the destination country.
- Unit Price: Accurate unit pricing is essential for customs valuation and duty calculation.
Let me know if you need help with HS code selection or customs documentation.
Customer Reviews
The details for solar cables under HS code 8544606000 were good, but I would have liked more info on certifications needed for US exports. Still, the 58.2% tariff breakdown was clear.
I needed info on railway locomotive battery cables, and HS code 8601200000 with a 55.0% tariff was exactly what I was looking for. The note about confirming the application was spot on.
The page provided excellent details on HS code 8506900000 for battery test cables. The 57.7% tariff and the April 2025 special rate were clearly explained. Very helpful for my export needs.
The review of 8536906000 for battery clamps was good, but I wish there were more details on how to determine if it's a separate component. Still, it helped me avoid a possible mistake.
I was looking for lead-acid battery cables and found HS code 8507904000 with a 58.5% tariff. The note about confirming battery type was really useful to avoid misclassification.