HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8507.20 – Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
HS code 8507.20 is the 6-digit subheading for electric accumulators, lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). It is used for deep-cycle batteries, UPS batteries, solar energy storage batteries, forklift batteries and golf cart batteries.
What HS 8507.20 covers
This HS code encompasses lead-acid electric accumulators other than those used for starting piston engines. This category includes deep-cycle batteries, stationary batteries, and traction batteries, which are designed for sustained power delivery over longer periods and repeated discharge/recharge cycles. These batteries are vital in various sectors, including renewable energy storage (solar, wind), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), forklifts, golf carts, marine applications, and telecommunications backup systems. The international trade is driven by industrial demand, infrastructure development, and the growing need for reliable energy storage solutions. Importers are diverse, ranging from utility companies to industrial equipment manufacturers, with exporters often being specialized battery producers focusing on durability and specific performance metrics.
- Covers
- Deep-cycle batteries
- UPS batteries
- Solar energy storage batteries
- Forklift batteries
- Golf cart batteries
- Marine deep-cycle batteries
- Telecommunication backup batteries
- Examples
- Trojan T-105
- East Penn Deka
- Crown Battery
- Rolls Surrette
- Yuasa NP series
Codes often confused with 8507.20
Common mistake. It is crucial to differentiate these from SLI lead-acid batteries (850710) by confirming they are 'other than for starting piston engines'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850720 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 China $1.6B 19% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$967M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $832M 10% of world exports
World total: $8.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $672M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Canada $381M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8507.20 2
Brazil splits HS 8507.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8507.20.10 Other lead-acid accumulators, up to 1,000 kgDe peso inferior ou igual a 1.000 kg
- 8507.20.90 Other lead-acid accumulators, over 1,000 kgOutros
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 8507.20
What is HS code 850720?
HS code 850720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This HS code encompasses lead-acid electric accumulators other than those used for starting piston engines. This category includes deep-cycle batteries, stationary batteries, and traction batteries, which are designed for sustained power delivery over longer periods and repeated discharge/recharge cycles. These batteries are vital in various sectors, including renewable energy storage (solar, wind), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), forklifts, golf carts, marine applications, and telecommunications backup systems. The international trade is driven by industrial demand, infrastructure development, and the growing need for reliable energy storage solutions. Importers are diverse, ranging from utility companies to industrial equipment manufacturers, with exporters often being specialized battery producers focusing on durability and specific performance metrics.
What products fall under HS code 850720?
Deep-cycle batteries, UPS batteries, Solar energy storage batteries, Forklift batteries, Golf cart batteries, Marine deep-cycle batteries, Telecommunication backup batteries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850720?
It is crucial to differentiate these from SLI lead-acid batteries (850710) by confirming they are 'other than for starting piston engines'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850720 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 19% of world exports), Vietnam (about $967M) and the United States ($832M). World exports came to about $8.1B, 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 850720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850720 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($672M) and Canada ($381M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 850720 structured?
HS code 850720 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850720?
Brazil splits HS code 850720 into 2 NCM codes: 8507.20.10 (Other lead-acid accumulators, up to 1,000 kg), 8507.20.90 (Other lead-acid accumulators, over 1,000 kg). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.