Spent Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Discharge the batteries completely before shipping to reduce fire risk
• Clearly mark packages as containing cadmium waste for customs and environmental review
• Keep records of the battery composition for CBSA verification