Chapter 8549 — Customs Tariff Headings

8549.2Of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal:

8549.3Other electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards:

8549.9Other:

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Products classified under Tariff item 85.49

Alarm System Waste Lead Battery

End-of-life 12V lead-acid backup battery from security alarm panels, sulfated and unusable. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from security systems.

ATV All-Terrain Vehicle Used Battery

A used 12V lead-acid battery from an all-terrain vehicle that is cracked and no longer rechargeable. It qualifies as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, as it is rendered unusable for its original purpose and is destined for lead recovery.

Backup Generator Lead-Acid Scrap

Waste lead-acid starting battery from standby generators, incapable of cranking due to age and wear. This falls under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from power backup applications.

Cracked Lead-Acid Storage Battery Scrap

Broken-cased industrial storage batteries from grid backup systems that are explicitly spent due to physical damage. These are waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators, classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 for hazardous lead recovery processing.

Depleted Go-Kart Racing Starter Battery

Depleted high-performance lead-acid starter battery from go-kart racing vehicles, now worn out and destined for lead recovery. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from racing applications.

Discarded Golf Cart Lead Battery

A worn-out 6-volt or 8-volt lead-acid battery from an electric golf cart with a cracked casing and unable to maintain a charge. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, intended for lead recovery via acid processing.

Discarded Small Engine Lawnmower Starter Battery

Cracked and spent lead-acid starter battery from riding lawnmowers or small gas engines, now unusable and intended for lead recycling. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from small engine applications.

Discarded Telecom Lead-Acid Battery

End-of-life 48V lead-acid battery pack from telecommunications backup power stations, broken down from overuse. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from telecom applications.

Emergency Lighting Lead Backup Battery

Spent lead-acid battery from emergency lighting systems, now non-functional and destined for lead recovery. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators, specifically spent lead-acid accumulators from building safety equipment.

Emergency Lighting Waste Battery

Spent sealed lead-acid battery from building emergency exit lights, failed after years of standby drain. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from emergency lighting systems.

End-of-Life Passenger Vehicle SLI Battery Scrap

End-of-life SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) lead-acid battery from passenger vehicles, now with capacity loss below 80% and destined for lead smelting. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from automotive applications.

Exhausted Light Truck Fleet Starter Battery

Bulk spent lead-acid batteries from commercial light truck fleets, collected for recycling after failing to start engines. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from fleet operations.

Flooded Lead-Acid Tractor Battery

A wet cell flooded lead-acid battery from agricultural tractors with depleted sulfuric acid and worn plates. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, destined for farm equipment battery lead recovery scrap.

Industrial Flooded Lead-Acid Battery Scrap

Liquid electrolyte-containing spent lead-acid batteries from stationary industrial applications like emergency lighting, defined as spent due to wear rendering them non-usable or non-rechargeable. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators.

Industrial Forklift Spent Battery

A large-format spent lead-acid battery from warehouse forklifts, weighing over 1000 lbs with degraded plates. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, targeted for lead ingot recovery through processing.

Marine Deep Cycle Lead Battery Scrap

A spent deep-cycle lead-acid battery from boats, sulfated and non-rechargeable after marine use. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, collected for environmental lead recovery programs.

Marine Trolling Motor Spent Battery

A spent 12V deep cycle lead-acid battery from a marine trolling motor, degraded by saltwater exposure and no longer able to hold a charge. This item is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators, intended for recovery of lead and other materials.

Mixed Automotive Lead Battery Shred

Pre-shredded automotive lead-acid battery scrap with separated plastic and lead fractions, still containing spent plates. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, processed for final lead recovery.

Recycled Forklift Lead-Acid Battery

An end-of-life industrial lead-acid battery from a warehouse forklift, degraded beyond rechargeability from heavy-duty cycling. This product is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators for recycling purposes.

Recycled Motorcycle Lead-Acid Starter Battery Scrap

Spent lead-acid starter battery from motorcycles or scooters, now worn out and broken for recycling. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from two-wheeled vehicles.

RV Camper Spent Deep Cycle Battery

A worn 6V deep cycle lead-acid battery from an RV camper house power system, non-rechargeable due to vibration damage. This product is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators destined for recovery and recycling.

RV Recreational Vehicle Spent Battery

A used house battery from RVs, lead-acid type with failed cells preventing recharge. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, specifically for lead recovery scrap from recreational vehicles.

Scrap Lead-Acid Battery from Snowmobile Starter

Cold-weather rated spent lead-acid battery from snowmobiles, now fractured and intended for lead recovery. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from recreational snow vehicles.

Scrubber Machine Waste Battery

A large spent lead-acid battery from an industrial floor cleaning scrubber machine, no longer viable after extensive use in industrial shifts. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators, intended for lead extraction and recycling.

Sealed VRLA AGM Lead Battery Waste

Valve-regulated lead-acid absorbed glass mat batteries from consumer electronics, fully spent. They are waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, regardless of sealed technology, for lead reclamation.

Solar Panel System Used Lead Battery

A depleted 2V industrial lead-acid battery from off-grid solar installations, incapable of recharge. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, destined for lead refining and plastic recycling.

Solar System Waste Lead Battery

A depleted deep-cycle lead-acid battery from an off-grid solar power storage system, incapable of recharging due to internal damage. This product is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators intended for scrap recovery.

Spent Automotive Lead-Acid Starter Battery

Used lead-acid storage battery from a passenger car, now spent and unusable due to wear and sulfation. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from automotive applications.

Spent Deep Cycle Lead-Acid Battery

A worn-out deep cycle lead-acid battery from marine or RV applications, unable to maintain charge due to plate degradation. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators collected for lead reclamation.

Spent Lead-Acid Car Battery

A used 12-volt lead-acid battery from an automobile, no longer capable of holding a charge due to sulfation and plate degradation. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, intended for lead recovery.

Spent Lead-Acid Golf Cart Battery

A worn 6V or 12V deep-cycle lead-acid battery from an electric golf cart, incapable of recharging due to internal shorting. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from recreational vehicles, meeting the definition of waste and scrap for recovery.

Telecom Tower Backup Lead Battery

High-capacity spent VRLA lead-acid batteries from cell tower backups, end-of-life after 10+ years. They are waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, for lead recovery in critical infrastructure recycling.

Toy Electric Car Spent Battery

A small spent 6V lead-acid battery from a children's ride-on electric toy car, worn out from play use. This product is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators scrap for recovery.

Used ATV Lead-Acid Engine Cranking Battery

Spent battery from all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), built for high-vibration engine starting, now damaged and recycled. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from ATV applications.

Used Car 12V Lead-Acid Engine Starter Battery

A 12-volt spent lead-acid battery from a standard automobile, primarily for cranking the starter motor, now degraded and destined for scrap. This product is classified under 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators from passenger vehicles.

Used Golf Cart Lead-Acid Battery

A spent 6V or 12V lead-acid battery from an electric golf cart, no longer holding charge due to sulfation and wear. This item falls under tariff item 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators for recovery.

Used UPS Lead-Acid Battery

A spent sealed lead-acid battery from uninterruptible power supply systems, depleted after years of use in data centers. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, destined for dismantling and lead recovery.

Wheelchair Lead-Acid Accumulator Scrap

A small spent sealed lead-acid battery powering electric wheelchairs, worn out from daily use. It is waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators under tariff item 8549.11.00, imported for lead reclamation.

Wheelchair Spent Lead-Acid Battery

A used 12V gel lead-acid battery from an electric mobility wheelchair, worn out from daily use. This product is classified under tariff item 8549.11.00 as spent lead-acid scrap for lead recovery purposes.

Worn-Out Truck Lead-Acid Cranking Battery

Heavy-duty spent lead-acid battery from a light truck or van, designed for repeated engine cranking, now sulfated and non-functional. This falls under 8549.11.00 as waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators from light commercial vehicles.

Depleted Marine Lead-Acid Starting Batteries

Depleted marine lead-acid starting batteries from boats, internally shorted and unusable due to saltwater corrosion. These spent electric accumulators contain lead and are designated for lead recovery, falling under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Depleted Telecom Lead-Acid Backup Batteries

Large lead-acid backup batteries from telecom exchanges, worn out from deep cycling and designated for dismantling and lead recovery. These spent electric accumulators contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Depleted Zinc-Mercury Button Cell Batteries

Tiny spent mercury oxide button cells from watches and calculators, exhausted and containing mercury-zinc chemistry. These are non-rechargeable primary cells that have reached end of life and are classified as electrical and electronic waste and scrap under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Discarded Alkaline Batteries with Mercury

Worn-out household alkaline batteries containing trace mercury in the cathode material, no longer capable of powering devices due to electrolyte depletion. These spent primary cells are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00 because of their mercury content.

Discarded Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries

Heavy-duty industrial lead-acid forklift batteries, broken down and unusable due to sulfation and plate degradation, intended for lead smelting recovery. These spent accumulators containing lead fall under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Exhausted Cadmium Hearing Aid Batteries

Miniature spent NiCd or silver-cadmium cells from medical hearing aids, no longer providing voltage due to electrolyte dry-out. These exhausted rechargeable accumulators contain cadmium and are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Exhausted Electric Fence Lead Batteries

Exhausted electric fence controller batteries from remote areas, deep-cycled to failure and containing lead for recovery. These spent lead-acid accumulators are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Exhausted Solar Panel Lead-Acid Batteries

Deep-cycle lead-acid batteries from off-grid solar systems, sulfated and broken from over-discharge cycles. These spent electric accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Failed Backup Generator Lead Batteries

Starting batteries for standby diesel generators, with corroded terminals and low cranking amps from infrequent testing. These spent lead-acid accumulators are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead recovery.

Failed RV Lead-Acid House Batteries

Auxiliary lead-acid batteries from recreational vehicles for house loads, with warped plates and low electrolyte from vibration damage. These spent accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Failed Solar Panel Lead-Acid Batteries

Deep-cycle lead-acid batteries from off-grid solar systems, capacity reduced to zero from over-discharge and plate shedding. These spent electric accumulators contain lead and are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Scrap Emergency Lighting Lead Batteries

Lead-acid batteries from exit signs and emergency lights, depleted and leaking after shelf life expiration. These spent accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Scrap Toy Lead-Acid Batteries

Small lead-acid batteries from ride-on children's electric toys, leaked and non-functional after play wear. These spent accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Spent Lead-Acid Car Batteries

Used automotive lead-acid batteries that are no longer usable due to wear and capacity degradation, containing lead plates and sulfuric acid electrolyte. These spent electric accumulators are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Spent Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries

Exhausted NiCd battery packs from power tools, with cadmium anode degraded beyond rechargeability due to dendrite formation. These spent electric accumulators contain cadmium and are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Spent Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Alarm Batteries

Small VRLA batteries from fire alarms and security systems, exhausted after years of standby use and incapable of holding charge. These spent accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Used EV Traction Lead Batteries

Heavy-duty spent lead-acid batteries from electric vehicle traction packs, dendrite-damaged and non-rechargeable. These spent electric accumulators contain lead and are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Used Lead-Acid Motorcycle Batteries

Conventional flooded lead-acid batteries from motorcycles, drained and sulfated from use, neither usable nor rechargeable. These spent accumulators containing lead are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00.

Used Sealed Lead-Acid UPS Batteries

Depleted valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries from uninterruptible power supplies, worn out from cycle fatigue and containing lead plates. These spent electric accumulators are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.