HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8507.10 – Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
HS code 8507.10 is the 6-digit subheading for electric accumulators, lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). It is used for automotive car batteries, truck batteries, motorcycle batteries, marine starting batteries and SLI lead-acid batteries.
What HS 8507.10 covers
This HS code covers lead-acid electric accumulators specifically designed for starting piston engines, commonly known as SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) batteries. These are fundamental to the automotive industry, providing the high burst of power needed to crank an engine. International trade in these batteries is robust, driven by both new vehicle production and the aftermarket replacement demand. Major importers are often countries with significant automotive manufacturing sectors or large vehicle fleets, while exporters include nations with established lead-acid battery production capabilities. The trade reflects the global reliance on internal combustion engine vehicles, despite the growing shift towards electric alternatives, and involves considerations for lead recycling and environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Automotive car batteries
- Truck batteries
- Motorcycle batteries
- Marine starting batteries
- SLI lead-acid batteries
- Tractor batteries
- Examples
- Interstate Mega-Tron
- Optima RedTop
- Exide Edge
- ACDelco Advantage
- Bosch S5
Codes often confused with 8507.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other lead-acid accumulators (850720) which are not used for starting piston engines, such as deep-cycle or stationary batteries. The 'starting piston engines' clause is critical.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850710 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $2.2B 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.6B 12% of world exports
- 3 China $1.0B 7.6% of world exports
World total: $13.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.5B 18% of world imports
- 2 France $907M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $711M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $14.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8507.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8507.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8507.10.10 Lead-acid starter batteries, up to 20 Ah and 12 VDe capacidade inferior ou igual a 20 Ah e tensão inferior ou igual a 12 V
- 8507.10.90 Other lead-acid starter batteriesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8507.10
What is HS code 850710?
HS code 850710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This HS code covers lead-acid electric accumulators specifically designed for starting piston engines, commonly known as SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) batteries. These are fundamental to the automotive industry, providing the high burst of power needed to crank an engine. International trade in these batteries is robust, driven by both new vehicle production and the aftermarket replacement demand. Major importers are often countries with significant automotive manufacturing sectors or large vehicle fleets, while exporters include nations with established lead-acid battery production capabilities. The trade reflects the global reliance on internal combustion engine vehicles, despite the growing shift towards electric alternatives, and involves considerations for lead recycling and environmental regulations.
What products fall under HS code 850710?
Automotive car batteries, Truck batteries, Motorcycle batteries, Marine starting batteries, SLI lead-acid batteries, Tractor batteries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850710?
This code is distinct from other lead-acid accumulators (850720) which are not used for starting piston engines, such as deep-cycle or stationary batteries. The 'starting piston engines' clause is critical.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850710 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($2.2B, 16% of world exports), Germany ($1.6B) and China ($1.0B). World exports came to about $13.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 18% of world imports), France ($907M) and Germany ($711M). World imports came to about $14.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850710 structured?
HS code 850710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850710?
Brazil splits HS code 850710 into 2 NCM codes: 8507.10.10 (Lead-acid starter batteries, up to 20 Ah and 12 V), 8507.10.90 (Other lead-acid starter batteries). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.