Sorted Spent Zinc-Air Hearing Aid Batteries from Japan
Sorted spent zinc-air hearing aid batteries fall under this tariff item because they are spent primary cells sorted by chemical type (Zn-Air) and verified free of lead, cadmium, and mercury. These exhausted micro batteries from hearing aids degrade quickly after air exposure and are imported for recycling.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the batteries are sorted by chemical type and free of lead, cadmium, and mercury, with supporting documentation for the CBSA
• Because zinc-air batteries are small and numerous, ensure accurate weight declarations and proper packaging to prevent activation or leakage during transport