HS Code 8507
Rechargeable Electric Accumulators
HS code 8507 covers electric accumulators, which are rechargeable batteries including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion types.
4-digit Section XVIFCL Hazmat 8 or 9
HS Code 8507 — Rechargeable Electric Accumulators
This code covers rechargeable batteries (accumulators). It includes lead-acid car batteries, lithium-ion batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles, and lithium-polymer packs used in drones.
What's included
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Lead-acid starter batteries
- Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) cells
- Battery separators
What's excluded
- Non-rechargeable batteries → use
8506(Primary (disposable) cells are in 8506.) - Waste batteries → use
8548(Spent or damaged batteries for disposal are in 8548.)
Common examples
- Tesla Model 3 battery pack
- iPhone replacement Li-Ion battery
- 12V Lead-acid car battery
- REACH compliant NiCd industrial cell
Frequently asked questions
Does this include batteries inside a laptop?
Generally, if the battery is imported separately it is 8507. If inside a laptop, the whole unit is 8471.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
- Documentation: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and UN38.3 certificates are mandatory.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, South Korea, Japan, Hungary
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Vietnam, Poland
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Key takeaway
Leading code for EV and electronics energy storage; high regulatory oversight for safety.
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