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Sorted Spent Nickel-Hydrogen Satellite Batteries

Sorted spent nickel-hydrogen satellite batteries, depleted after mission life and confirmed free of lead, cadmium, and mercury. These spent accumulators are non-rechargeable and classified as electrical and electronic waste under tariff item 8549.13.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8549.11.00Same rate: Free

If the batteries are not sorted by chemical type

This alternative applies to unsorted battery waste, which may be the case if your shipment mixes different battery chemistries.

8549.19.00Same rate: Free

If the batteries contain lead, cadmium, or mercury

This alternative covers battery waste with hazardous metals, which would require different handling and classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide the CBSA with a detailed manifest showing the batteries are sorted by chemical type and free of lead, cadmium, and mercury

• Since these are from decommissioned satellites, include end-of-life certificates or mission completion documentation to prove they are spent

• Check with the CBSA for any special permits required for importing aerospace-grade battery waste

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