Worn-Out Emergency Lighting Lead Batteries from United States
Failed lead-acid batteries from exit signs and emergency lights, sulfated and non-functional after years of standby drain. These spent electric accumulators contain lead and are classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.12.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure batteries are discharged and terminals covered to avoid short circuits
• Provide documentation showing they are waste, not for resale
• Comply with provincial recycling requirements for lead-acid batteries