Product classification
HS code for Deep cycle battery: 8507.20
Electric accumulators, lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Classification of deep cycle battery under HS 8507.20
Deep cycle batteries are classified under HS code 8507.20. This classification is determined by the battery's chemical composition and its intended application. Heading 8507 covers electric accumulators, and subheading 8507.20 specifically identifies "other lead-acid accumulators." Unlike automotive batteries designed for short bursts of high current to start an internal combustion engine, deep cycle batteries are designed to provide a steady amount of current over a long period. Because they are lead-acid based but are not used for "starting piston engines" (which is the definition for 8507.10), they fall into the 8507.20 category. This includes Sealed Lead Acid (SLA), Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM), and Gel batteries used in renewable energy systems, marine applications, and electric vehicles. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the battery is used for industrial or consumer purposes, provided the chemistry is lead-acid.
- Covers
- AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) deep cycle batteries
- Gel cell batteries for solar energy storage
- Marine deep cycle batteries for trolling motors
- Golf cart batteries (lead-acid type)
- Stationary backup power batteries for telecommunications
- Also under 8507.20
- Trojan T-105
- East Penn Deka
- Crown Battery
- Rolls Surrette
- Yuasa NP series
Codes often confused with 8507.20
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying deep cycle batteries under HS code 8507.10. This code is strictly for lead-acid accumulators of a kind used for starting piston engines (SLI batteries). Even if a deep cycle battery is used in a boat or RV, if its primary design is for deep discharge rather than cranking, it belongs in 8507.20. Another misclassification occurs with lithium-ion deep cycle batteries, which must be classified under 8507.60. Importers must distinguish between the application (deep cycle) and the chemistry (lead-acid vs. lithium) to ensure correct coding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850720 (the code used for deep cycle battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850720 (the code used for deep cycle battery) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850720, not only deep cycle battery.
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 deep cycle battery
Brazil splits HS 8507.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8507.20.10Other lead-acid accumulators, up to 1,000 kg
- 8507.20.90Other lead-acid accumulators, over 1,000 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about deep cycle battery
What is the HS code for Deep cycle battery?
The HS code for Deep cycle battery is 850720 (Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)). For lead-acid versions, the HS code is 8507.20. For lithium-ion versions, the code is 8507.60.
How do I classify Deep cycle battery for customs?
Deep cycle battery is classified under HS code 850720 — Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are deep cycle batteries considered hazardous goods for shipping?
Yes, while the HS code identifies the product type, these items are regulated as Class 8 (Corrosive) or Class 9 (Miscellaneous) dangerous goods depending on the chemistry and spill-proof rating.
Which countries are the top exporters of deep cycle battery (HS 850720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850720 (the code used for deep cycle battery) 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 deep cycle battery (HS 850720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850720 (the code used for deep cycle battery) 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.
Is the HS code for Deep cycle battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850720 for Deep cycle 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 deep cycle battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for deep cycle battery depends on the product's details: 8507.20.10 (Other lead-acid accumulators, up to 1,000 kg), 8507.20.90 (Other lead-acid accumulators, over 1,000 kg).