Vehicle owners and makers use starter batteries; India is a large lead-acid battery exporter.
HSN code 85071000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Lead-acid electric accumulators of a kind used for starting piston engines, car, truck and motorcycle batteries.
Lead-acid batteries are class 8 dangerous goods (UN 2794 wet, UN 2800 non-spillable); ship upright with terminals protected, state CCA and capacity, and follow EU battery regulation. Batteries are dangerous goods: lithium cells and packs fall under UN 3480/3481/3090/3091 (UN 38.3 test summary, state of charge limits, special packing), lead-acid under UN 2794/2800, and nickel-cadmium or hydride under UN 2795/3496; provide MSDS, correct class labels and carrier approvals, and check destination battery recycling and marking rules.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8507)
- 8507, the expression "electric accumulators" includes those presented with ancillary components which contribute to the accumulators function of storing and supply-ing energy or protect it from damage, such as electrical connectors, temperature control devices (for example, thermistors) and circuit protFree
- 85072000Other lead-acid accumulatorsFree
- 85073000Nickel-cadmiumFree
- 85075000Nickel-metal hydrideFree
- 85076000Lithium-ionFree
- 85078000Other accumulatorsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85071000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are lead-acid starter batteries for vehicles.
HSN 85071000 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8507 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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