Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

HS v2017 Code: 850710

About electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

hs code 850710 covers electric accumulators, specifically lead-acid batteries, that are used to start piston engines. These batteries are a critical component in the automotive industry, providing the initial power surge needed to start internal combustion engines. As vehicles continue to be a dominant mode of transportation globally, the demand for these lead-acid batteries remains high, making this a significant industry within the broader economy.

Production process

The production of lead-acid batteries for starting piston engines involves several key steps. First, the lead plates are cast and then pasted with a lead oxide mixture. These plates are then assembled into cells, with separators placed between them to prevent short circuits. The cells are then filled with sulfuric acid electrolyte and sealed. Finally, the batteries undergo formation, charging, and testing to ensure they meet the required performance standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 850710 lead-acid batteries include lead, sulfuric acid, and various plastic and rubber components for the battery casing and separators. Specialized machinery, such as plate casting equipment, cell assembly lines, and formation and charging stations, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the production equipment and ensure quality control.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 850710 is lead-acid batteries for starting piston engines, which are used in a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. These batteries may be consumed by manufacturers under 870323 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, including station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc, 870324 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, including station wagons and racing cars, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc, and 871120 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars).

Revisions to 850710

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 850710. The most recent 1 version of this code (850710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 850710 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8507'>8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850710'>850710: Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850720'>850720: Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850730'>850730: Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850740'>850740: Electric accumulators; nickel-iron, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850750'>850750: Electric accumulators; nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850760'>850760: Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850780'>850780: Electric accumulators; other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850790'>850790: Electric accumulators; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507</a>"]

    

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