Trade Shifts · HS 8507
Electric storage batteries (HS 8507)
Where the US buys electric storage batteries (HS 8507) from: each partner’s share of US general imports.
34.8%
China’s share, 12 months to Aug 2026
2017: 24.5% · change +10.3 points
What changed
China supplied 34.8% of US imports of electric storage batteries (HS 8507) in the 12 months to August 2026, up from 24.5% in 2017.
The largest gains over the same period: Malaysia (+4.3 points), Vietnam (+2.8 points).
Baseline: calendar year 2017, the last full year before the 2018 Section 301 tariffs. Sentences are generated from the figures by fixed templates.
Chart
Share of US general imports from all countries (World). 12-month totals sum the 12 months ending in each month, and are shown only when all 12 months have a Census figure. All other origins is World minus the five highlighted partners (China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Mexico and India). It includes the other watchlist partners, which are also drawn individually as thin grey lines.
A missing month means Census published no figure for that partner and product. That usually reflects little or no recorded trade, but we don't assume zero, so the line shows a gap. Gaps in this view: Cambodia.
Dashed vertical lines mark policy events; numbers match the list below. On narrow screens, events within a few weeks of each other share one marker.
What HS 8507 is made of
US general imports, 12 months to Aug 2026. “Share of HS 8507” compares with the HS 8507 total from all countries; “from China” compares with HS 8507 imports from China. China’s share is of each line’s imports from all countries. Changes in points are computed from unrounded shares.
Lead-acid batteries for starting piston enginesHS 8507.10
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $2.1 billion
- Share of HS 8507
- 8.9%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 0.3%
- China’s share now
- 1.1%
- China’s share 2017
- 5.6%
- Change
- −4.5 points
Other lead-acid batteriesHS 8507.20
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $1.2 billion
- Share of HS 8507
- 5.0%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 1.0%
- China’s share now
- 6.9%
- China’s share 2017
- 35.5%
- Change
- −28.6 points
Nickel-cadmium batteriesHS 8507.30
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $75.5 million
- Share of HS 8507
- 0.3%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 0.1%
- China’s share now
- 5.5%
- China’s share 2017
- 28.4%
- Change
- −22.9 points
Nickel-iron batteriesHS 8507.40 · no Census figures after Dec 2021
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- no data
- Share of HS 8507
- no data
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- no data
- China’s share now
- no data
- China’s share 2017
- 39.3%
- Change
- no data
Nickel-metal hydride batteriesHS 8507.50 · Census figures from Jan 2012
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $630.6 million
- Share of HS 8507
- 2.6%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 0.2%
- China’s share now
- 3.2%
- China’s share 2017
- 24.3%
- Change
- −21.1 points
Lithium-ion batteriesHS 8507.60 · Census figures from Jan 2012
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $16.8 billion
- Share of HS 8507
- 70.3%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 88.2%
- China’s share now
- 43.7%
- China’s share 2017
- 41.1%
- Change
- +2.6 points
Other storage batteriesHS 8507.80
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $69.8 million
- Share of HS 8507
- 0.3%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 0.4%
- China’s share now
- 45.0%
- China’s share 2017
- 51.9%
- Change
- −6.9 points
Parts of storage batteriesHS 8507.90
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $3.0 billion
- Share of HS 8507
- 12.5%
- Share of HS 8507 from China
- 9.8%
- China’s share now
- 27.3%
- China’s share 2017
- 3.5%
- Change
- +23.8 points
| Line | 12 months to Aug 2026 | Share of HS 8507 | Share of HS 8507 from China | China’s share now | China’s share 2017 | Change, points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead-acid batteries for starting piston enginesHS 8507.10 | $2.1 billion | 8.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | −4.5 |
| Other lead-acid batteriesHS 8507.20 | $1.2 billion | 5.0% | 1.0% | 6.9% | 35.5% | −28.6 |
| Nickel-cadmium batteriesHS 8507.30 | $75.5 million | 0.3% | 0.1% | 5.5% | 28.4% | −22.9 |
| Nickel-iron batteriesHS 8507.40 · no Census figures after Dec 2021 | no data | no data | no data | no data | 39.3% | no data |
| Nickel-metal hydride batteriesHS 8507.50 · Census figures from Jan 2012 | $630.6 million | 2.6% | 0.2% | 3.2% | 24.3% | −21.1 |
| Lithium-ion batteriesHS 8507.60 · Census figures from Jan 2012 | $16.8 billion | 70.3% | 88.2% | 43.7% | 41.1% | +2.6 |
| Other storage batteriesHS 8507.80 | $69.8 million | 0.3% | 0.4% | 45.0% | 51.9% | −6.9 |
| Parts of storage batteriesHS 8507.90 | $3.0 billion | 12.5% | 9.8% | 27.3% | 3.5% | +23.8 |
Each subheading's figures cover the same 12 months as the 8507 total. Subheadings Census did not report for the whole period show their first or last month.
Policy events
Measures affecting this product or all imports, with official sources; measures by other governments say so in the title. Tariff lists are written at the 8-digit level; this page covers HS 8507, so most measures cover only part of it. Status as checked on 13 Oct 2026. Partner-specific trade deals after August 2025 are not yet mapped in the event list.
Event 1 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 List 1: 25% on $34 billion of imports from China
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
25% additional duty.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 1 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(b)).
Event 2 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 List 2: 25% on $16 billion of imports from China
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
25% additional duty. Semiconductor lines raised to 50% from 1 Jan 2025 (four-year review).
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 2 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(d)).
Event 3 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 List 3: additional duty on $200 billion of imports from China
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
In force, modified: started at 10%; 25% since 10 May 2019.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 7 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(f)).
Event 4
List 3 increase to 25% postponed to 2 March 2019
Section 301 · Superseded · · China
Rate stayed at 10%.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 7 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(f)).
Event 5
List 3 increase to 25% postponed until further notice
Section 301 · Superseded · · China
Rate stayed at 10%.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 7 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(f)).
Event 6 (marked on the chart)
List 3 rate raised from 10% to 25%
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
25% additional duty.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 7 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(f)).
Event 7 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 List 4A: additional duty on imports from China
Section 301 · In force, reduced · announced , effective · China
Reduced: started at 15% (announced at 10%, raised before taking effect); 7.5% since 14 Feb 2020.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 3 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(s)).
Event 8
List 4A rate set at 15% before taking effect
Section 301 · Superseded · announced , effective · China
15% from 1 Sep 2019; reduced to 7.5% from 14 Feb 2020.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 3 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(s)).
Event 9 (marked on the chart)
Phase One: List 4A rate cut from 15% to 7.5%
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
7.5% additional duty on List 4A products.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 3 HTS8 subheadings listed (HTSUS 2020 Basic Edition, ch. 99 U.S. note 20(s)).
Event 11 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 four-year review: increases on strategic sectors (step 1)
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
Electric vehicles 100%; lithium-ion EV batteries and battery parts 25%; solar cells 50%; steel and aluminum products 25%; ship-to-shore cranes 25%.
Announced in a presidential memorandum of 14 May 2024; USTR notice published 18 Sep 2024.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 2 HTS lines in Annex A of FR 2024-21217.
Event 18 (marked on the chart)
Reciprocal tariffs (IEEPA)
IEEPA · Ended · announced , effective · all partners except Canada, Mexico
10% from 5 Apr 2025; country rates from 9 Apr 2025: China 34%, Vietnam 46%, Thailand 36%, Malaysia 24%, Indonesia 32%, Philippines 17%, Cambodia 49%, Taiwan 32%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Japan 24%; Singapore 10% (not listed). Ended: the Supreme Court held that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs (20 Feb 2026), and EO 14389 ended the duties. The date collection stopped is not recorded until the CBP notice is found.
Applies to all partners except Canada and Mexico.
Applies across imports from the partners named; product exemptions are not mapped.
Event 21 (marked on the chart)
Geneva truce: reciprocal tariff on China cut to 10% for 90 days
IEEPA · Ended · announced , effective · China, Hong Kong
10% (34% with 24 points suspended for 90 days). Ended: the Supreme Court held that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs (20 Feb 2026), and EO 14389 ended the duties. The date collection stopped is not recorded until the CBP notice is found.
Applies across imports from the partners named; product exemptions are not mapped.
Event 32
China: battery and graphite anode export controls (No. 58) suspended until 10 November 2026 (Announcement 2025 No. 70)
Export control · In force · , scheduled to end · China
Suspends No. 58 (Li-ion cells and packs ≥300 Wh/kg, artificial graphite anode material, and related equipment and technology) from 7 Nov 2025 until 10 Nov 2026. The end date is the one stated in the announcement; what follows it is not yet known.
Also suspends Announcements 2025 Nos. 55, 56, 57, 61 and 62. No. 58 never applied.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. Item 3A001: rechargeable lithium-ion cells and packs with an energy density of 300 Wh/kg or more (reference tariff line 8507.60.00). Lithium-ion batteries below 300 Wh/kg and other batteries are not covered.
Event 33
China: export controls on high-energy lithium-ion batteries, graphite anode material and related equipment (Announcement 2025 No. 58)
Export control · Suspended · announced , effective · China
Export licence required for Li-ion cells and packs ≥300 Wh/kg, artificial graphite anode material, and related equipment and technology. Lithium-ion batteries below 300 Wh/kg are not covered. Suspended before it applied (Announcement No. 70).
A Chinese measure on exports from China, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs on 9 Oct 2025, due to apply from 8 Nov 2025.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. Item 3A001: rechargeable lithium-ion cells and packs with an energy density of 300 Wh/kg or more (reference tariff line 8507.60.00). Lithium-ion batteries below 300 Wh/kg and other batteries are not covered.
Event 35 (marked on the chart)
Section 301 four-year review: non-EV lithium-ion batteries and magnets to 25% (step 3)
Section 301 · In force · announced , effective · China
25% on lithium-ion non-EV batteries, natural graphite and permanent magnets.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. 1 HTS lines in Annex A of FR 2024-21217.
Event 36
Section 232: processed critical minerals and derivative products, negotiations instead of a tariff (Proclamation 11001)
Section 232 · In force · · all partners
No tariff imposed. Directs Commerce and USTR to negotiate agreements, with an update within 180 days; other remedies may follow. No later proclamation on these products found in the Federal Register as of 14 Oct 2026.
Signed 14 Jan 2026, published 20 Jan 2026.
Related, not covered: the measure does not apply to these goods. Not a duty on these goods: the proclamation imposes no tariff and mentions batteries only as a use of processed critical minerals.
Event 37
Active anode material from China: Commerce final affirmative antidumping and countervailing duty determinations
Antidumping / countervailing duty · Ended · · China
No duties ordered: the USITC's final determination was negative (31 Mar 2026). Commerce's final rates included 102.72% antidumping for the China-wide entity.
Signed 10 Feb 2026, published 17 Feb 2026. Covers anode-grade graphite; finished batteries are excluded from the scope.
Related, not covered: the measure does not apply to these goods. Not covered: the scope excludes active anode material incorporated into lithium-ion cells, modules, packs and battery energy storage systems. Anode material is a battery input (HTS 2504.10, 3801.10, 3801.90).
Event 38 (marked on the chart)
Supreme Court: IEEPA does not authorize tariffs
Court ruling ·
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287, decided with Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc.
Event 40
Section 122 temporary import surcharge
Section 122 · Ended · announced , effective , ended · all partners
10% for 150 days, with product exceptions (Annexes I and II); end date stated in the proclamation.
Partial: the measure covers some products in this heading. Not in the general exceptions (HTSUS 2026 Revision 4, ch. 99 subch. III U.S. note 2(aa)(ii) and (iii)); 8507 subheadings appear only in the civil-aircraft exception (note 2(aa)(iv)). Other exceptions in the note, such as USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico, also applied.
Event 41
Active anode material from China: USITC final determination negative, no orders issued
Antidumping / countervailing duty · Ended · · China
No antidumping or countervailing duty orders.
Determinations filed 31 Mar 2026, published 3 Apr 2026.
Related, not covered: the measure does not apply to these goods. Not covered: the scope excludes active anode material incorporated into lithium-ion cells, modules, packs and battery energy storage systems. Anode material is a battery input (HTS 2504.10, 3801.10, 3801.90).
By partner
Change since 2017: nominal US$, 12 months to Aug 2026 vs calendar 2017. Rank among watched partners: watchlist partners only. Small charts: share since 2010, on one scale.
Thailand
1.8%
- Share 2017
- 0.1%
- Change
- +1.7 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 13 in 2017, rank 9 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $434.7 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$427.3 million
Indonesia
0.3%
- Share 2017
- 0.2%
- Change
- +0.1 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 12 in 2017, rank 12 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $64.9 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$54.6 million
Singapore
0.5%
- Share 2017
- 0.4%
- Change
- +0.1 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 10 in 2017, rank 11 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $123.0 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$95.3 million
Malaysia
4.9%
- Share 2017
- 0.5%
- Change
- +4.3 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 8 in 2017, rank 5 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $1.2 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$1.1 billion
Taiwan
2.5%
- Share 2017
- 2.2%
- Change
- +0.2 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 5 in 2017, rank 8 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $586.7 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$434.6 million
Vietnam
4.5%
- Share 2017
- 1.7%
- Change
- +2.8 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 6 in 2017, rank 6 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $1.1 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$963.2 million
Japan
15.9%
- Share 2017
- 29.2%
- Change
- −13.3 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 1 in 2017, rank 3 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $3.8 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$1.8 billion
Hong Kong
0.0%
- Share 2017
- 0.3%
- Change
- −0.3 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 11 in 2017, rank 15 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $10.7 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- −$10.3 million
South Korea
16.5%
- Share 2017
- 14.8%
- Change
- +1.8 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 3 in 2017, rank 2 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $4.0 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$2.9 billion
Mexico
7.4%
- Share 2017
- 14.1%
- Change
- −6.7 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 4 in 2017, rank 4 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $1.8 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$806.7 million
Philippines
0.5%
- Share 2017
- 0.8%
- Change
- −0.3 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 7 in 2017, rank 10 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $126.6 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$72.7 million
India
0.2%
- Share 2017
- 0.1%
- Change
- +0.1 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 14 in 2017, rank 13 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $39.0 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$34.8 million
Canada
2.5%
- Share 2017
- 0.5%
- Change
- +2.0 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 9 in 2017, rank 7 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $607.5 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$571.5 million
China
34.8%
- Share 2017
- 24.5%
- Change
- +10.3 points
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: rank 2 in 2017, rank 1 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $8.3 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$6.7 billion
Cambodia
0.1%
- Share 2017
- –
- Change
- –
- Rank among watched partners
- Rank among watched partners: no 2017 rank, rank 14 now
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $14.8 million
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- –
All other origins
50.6%
- Share 2017
- 57.3%
- Change
- −6.8 points
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $12.1 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$8.2 billion
All countries (World)
100.0%
- Share 2017
- 100.0%
- 12 months to Aug 2026
- $23.9 billion
- Since 2017 (nominal US$)
- +$17.1 billion
| Partner | 12 months to Aug 2026 | vs a year earlier | Share | Share 2017 | Change (points) | Rank among watched partners, 2017 → now | Change in imports since 2017nominal US$, 12 months to Aug 2026 vs calendar 2017 | Share since 2010same scale | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $434.7 million | +449.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | +1.7 | Rank among watched partners: rank 13 in 2017, rank 9 now | +$427.3 million | ||
| Indonesia | $64.9 million | +224.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | +0.1 | Rank among watched partners: rank 12 in 2017, rank 12 now | +$54.6 million | ||
| Singapore | $123.0 million | +138.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | +0.1 | Rank among watched partners: rank 10 in 2017, rank 11 now | +$95.3 million | ||
| Malaysia | $1.2 billion | +60.5% | 4.9% | 0.5% | +4.3 | Rank among watched partners: rank 8 in 2017, rank 5 now | +$1.1 billion | ||
| Taiwan | $586.7 million | +25.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | +0.2 | Rank among watched partners: rank 5 in 2017, rank 8 now | +$434.6 million | ||
| Vietnam | $1.1 billion | +24.4% | 4.5% | 1.7% | +2.8 | Rank among watched partners: rank 6 in 2017, rank 6 now | +$963.2 million | ||
| Japan | $3.8 billion | +13.1% | 15.9% | 29.2% | −13.3 | Rank among watched partners: rank 1 in 2017, rank 3 now | +$1.8 billion | ||
| Hong Kong | $10.7 million | +10.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | −0.3 | Rank among watched partners: rank 11 in 2017, rank 15 now | −$10.3 million | ||
| South Korea | $4.0 billion | +9.3% | 16.5% | 14.8% | +1.8 | Rank among watched partners: rank 3 in 2017, rank 2 now | +$2.9 billion | ||
| Mexico | $1.8 billion | −1.0% | 7.4% | 14.1% | −6.7 | Rank among watched partners: rank 4 in 2017, rank 4 now | +$806.7 million | ||
| Philippines | $126.6 million | −7.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | −0.3 | Rank among watched partners: rank 7 in 2017, rank 10 now | +$72.7 million | ||
| India | $39.0 million | −20.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.1 | Rank among watched partners: rank 14 in 2017, rank 13 now | +$34.8 million | ||
| Canada | $607.5 million | −23.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% | +2.0 | Rank among watched partners: rank 9 in 2017, rank 7 now | +$571.5 million | ||
| China | $8.3 billion | −50.3% | 34.8% | 24.5% | +10.3 | Rank among watched partners: rank 2 in 2017, rank 1 now | +$6.7 billion | ||
| Cambodia | $14.8 million | – | 0.1% | – | – | Rank among watched partners: no 2017 rank, rank 14 now | – | ||
| All other origins | $12.1 billion | +4.0% | 50.6% | 57.3% | −6.8 | +$8.2 billion | |||
| All countries (World) | $23.9 billion | −24.3% | 100.0% | 100.0% | +$17.1 billion |
12-month totals. “vs a year earlier” compares with the 12 months to Aug 2025. Changes in points are computed from unrounded shares.
Data
Data through August 2026. Next scheduled release: (Census, Sep 2026 data). Release dates can move.
Freshness
- Update frequency
- Monthly
- Last observation
- Last checked
- Last retrieved
- Reporting lag
- 42 days after period end
“Last checked” is when the pipeline last fetched this series from the source, whether or not anything changed. “Last retrieved” is when it last stored a new or revised value.
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Capisaga, “Trade Shifts: Electric storage batteries (HS 8507).” Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade API, US general imports by country of origin. Data through August 2026, retrieved 12 Oct 2026. https://capisaga.com/trade/8507?psort=yoy&pdir=desc
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Source
U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade API: US general imports (customs value, by country of origin), monthly,HS 8507.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
These are US-side figures: what the US Census Bureau records as imported into the US from each partner (general imports, by country of origin). A change in where the US buys a product shows a change in recorded origin. On its own it is not evidence that goods were transshipped or rerouted through another country, and it does not show where the goods were made.