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Emergency Lighting Lead Backup Battery from United States

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.

Duty Rate — United States → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the battery is clearly spent and non-functional to qualify as waste under 8549.11.00

• You may need to provide documentation of the battery's condition and origin

• Check with the CBSA for any environmental permits required for importing lead-acid battery waste