Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury
Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during moulding solely for purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 85.46; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material. > Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury > Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 8549.12.00
Depleted Marine Lead-Acid Starting Batteries
Depleted marine lead-acid starting batteries that have been rendered unusable by saltwater corrosion and internal shorting. They are spent electric accumulators containing lead, destined for lead recovery, and therefore fall 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 as waste for recovery.
Discarded Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries
Heavy-duty industrial lead-acid forklift batteries that are broken down and unusable due to sulfation and plate degradation. These spent accumulators contain lead and are intended for lead smelting recovery, fitting 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 cells are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 as waste containing lead.
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 accumulators contain lead and are intended for lead recycling, falling 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 designated for lead recovery, fitting tariff item 8549.12.00.
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 lead cells are targeted at recovery operations, classified 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 contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for recovery.
Scrap Toy Lead-Acid Batteries
Small lead-acid batteries from ride-on children's electric toys that have leaked and are non-functional after play wear. These spent accumulators contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead recovery.
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 accumulators are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 as waste for lead recovery.
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 lead-containing cells are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead recovery.
Used Lead-Acid Motorcycle Batteries
Conventional flooded lead-acid batteries from motorcycles, drained and sulfated from use, neither usable nor rechargeable. These spent accumulators contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead reclamation.
Used UPS Lead-Acid Batteries
Spent sealed lead-acid batteries from uninterruptible power supplies, depleted from repeated discharge cycles and no longer rechargeable. These contain lead oxide plates and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead recovery.
Wasted Wheelchair Lead-Acid Batteries
Mobility scooter and powered wheelchair batteries, gel-type lead-acid failed from daily use sulfation. These spent accumulators contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead reclamation.
Worn-Out Golf Cart Lead-Acid Batteries
6V or 12V flooded lead-acid batteries from electric golf carts, cracked and unable to hold charge due to age and use. These spent accumulators contain lead and are classified under tariff item 8549.12.00 for lead recovery.