Product classification
HS code for Automotive battery: 8507.10
Electric accumulators, lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Classification of automotive battery under HS 8507.10
Automotive batteries, specifically lead-acid accumulators used for starting piston engines, are classified under HS code 8507.10. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8507 includes electric accumulators, including separators. The subheading 8507.10 is precise in its application: it covers lead-acid accumulators of a kind used for starting piston engines (often referred to as SLI batteries—Starting, Lighting, and Ignition). These batteries are characterized by their ability to provide a high burst of current to engage the starter motor. The classification remains the same whether the battery is imported with or without electrolyte, and whether it is rectangular or square in shape. This code is essential for regulating the trade of hazardous materials, as lead-acid batteries contain corrosive sulfuric acid and toxic lead. The classification is determined by the chemistry (lead-acid) and the specific application (starting engines), following the legal notes of Section XVI and Chapter 85.
- Covers
- 12V lead-acid car batteries
- Heavy-duty lead-acid batteries for truck starting
- Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) starting batteries
- Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) for start-stop systems
- Maintenance-free lead-acid starting batteries
- Also under 8507.10
- Interstate Mega-Tron
- Optima RedTop
- Exide Edge
- ACDelco Advantage
- Bosch S5
Codes often confused with 8507.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with 8507.20, which covers "other" lead-acid accumulators. If the battery is a deep-cycle lead-acid battery used for backup power or electric vehicle propulsion rather than starting a piston engine, it belongs in 8507.20. Furthermore, with the rise of electric vehicles, many confuse these with 8507.60, which is the specific code for lithium-ion batteries. Only lead-acid batteries designed for the initial ignition/starting of an internal combustion engine should be placed in 8507.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850710 (the code used for automotive battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850710 (the code used for automotive battery) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850710, not only automotive battery.
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 automotive battery
Brazil splits HS 8507.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8507.10.10Lead-acid starter batteries, up to 20 Ah and 12 V
- 8507.10.90Other lead-acid starter batteries
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about automotive battery
What is the HS code for Automotive battery?
The HS code for Automotive battery is 850710 (Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)). The HS code for lead-acid automotive batteries used for starting piston engines is 8507.10.
How do I classify Automotive battery for customs?
Automotive battery is classified under HS code 850710 — Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include batteries for electric cars?
No, batteries used to power the motor of an electric vehicle are typically lithium-ion and are classified under 8507.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of automotive battery (HS 850710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850710 (the code used for automotive battery) 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 automotive battery (HS 850710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850710 (the code used for automotive battery) 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.
Is the HS code for Automotive battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850710 for Automotive battery is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for automotive battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for automotive battery depends on the product's details: 8507.10.10 (Lead-acid starter batteries, up to 20 Ah and 12 V), 8507.10.90 (Other lead-acid starter batteries).