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Telecom Tower Backup Lead Battery from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the batteries are discharged and safe for transport

• Provide documentation of their end-of-life status

• Check with CBSA on any environmental permits for telecom battery waste