Sorted Spent Lithium-Ion Laptop Batteries from China
Sorted spent lithium-ion laptop batteries, classified by chemical type (lithium cobalt oxide) and certified free of lead, cadmium, or mercury. These spent primary cells are no longer usable or rechargeable, making them electrical and electronic waste and scrap under tariff item 8549.13.00.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure each shipment includes documentation proving the batteries are sorted by chemical type and free of lead, cadmium, and mercury, as required for this tariff item
• Verify with the CBSA that the batteries are indeed spent (non-usable and non-rechargeable) to avoid misclassification
• Consider obtaining a certificate of analysis from a recognized lab to support your classification