Product classification
HS code for Starter 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 starter battery under HS 8507.10
Starter batteries are classified under HS code 8507.10 because they are lead-acid electric accumulators specifically designed for starting piston engines. Heading 8507 covers all electric accumulators, which are devices used for storing and supplying electrical energy. Subheading 8507.10 is dedicated to lead-acid batteries of a kind used for starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) in vehicles. These batteries are engineered to provide a high burst of current over a short period to engage the starter motor of an internal combustion engine. This classification is determined by the battery's chemistry (lead-acid) and its specific application (starting engines), following the General Interpretative Rules for the classification of electrical machinery.
- Covers
- 12V lead-acid automotive batteries
- Truck and heavy vehicle starter batteries
- Motorcycle lead-acid ignition batteries
- Marine engine starting batteries
- Maintenance-free lead-acid starter batteries
- Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid starter batteries
- Flooded lead-acid batteries for engine ignition
- Also under 8507.10
- Interstate Mega-Tron
- Optima RedTop
- Exide Edge
- ACDelco Advantage
- Bosch S5
Codes often confused with 8507.10
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying all lead-acid batteries under 8507.10. However, lead-acid batteries used for stationary power, UPS systems, or deep-cycle applications (like golf carts) fall under HS code 8507.20. Another common mistake is classifying lithium-ion starter batteries here; these must be classified under HS code 8507.60, as 8507.10 is strictly limited to lead-acid chemistry. Furthermore, non-rechargeable batteries are excluded from this heading and belong in 8506.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850710 (the code used for starter battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850710 (the code used for starter 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 starter 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 starter 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 starter battery
What is the HS code for Starter battery?
The HS code for Starter 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 starter batteries used for piston engines is 8507.10.
How do I classify Starter battery for customs?
Starter 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.
Can lithium batteries be classified under 8507.10?
No, HS code 8507.10 is specifically for lead-acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, even if used for starting engines, are classified under HS code 8507.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of starter battery (HS 850710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850710 (the code used for starter 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 starter battery (HS 850710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850710 (the code used for starter 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 Starter battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850710 for Starter 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 starter battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for starter 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).