Mixed Consumer Lithium Primary Battery Scrap
Mixed consumer lithium primary battery scrap consists of unsorted spent lithium primary batteries, such as CR123A and coin cells, from cameras and watches. These batteries are depleted and non-rechargeable, qualifying as spent primary cells. The waste is unsorted and free of lead, cadmium, or mercury, fitting tariff item 8549.14.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scrap contains lead, cadmium, or mercury
This item covers unsorted waste with those restricted metals.
If the scrap is sorted by battery type
Sorted spent lithium primary cells are classified under the 'other' item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the scrap is unsorted and does not contain lead, cadmium, or mercury; provide material safety data sheets for lithium batteries
• Ensure batteries are fully discharged to prevent hazards during transport
• Comply with Transport Canada regulations for shipping lithium batteries as waste
Related Products under Tariff item 8549.14.00
Bulk Spent LR44 Coin Cell Waste
Bulk spent LR44 coin cell waste consists of unsorted alkaline coin cells collected from toys and remote controls after their useful life. These primary cells are depleted and rendered unusable, meeting the definition of spent primary cells under heading 85.49. The waste is unsorted and does not contain lead, cadmium, or mercury, qualifying for tariff item 8549.14.00.
Depleted 9V Alkaline Battery Scrap
Depleted 9V alkaline battery scrap comprises unsorted rectangular 9V batteries from smoke detectors that are fully spent and mixed. These primary cells are no longer usable and are not rechargeable, fitting the definition of spent primary batteries. The scrap is unsorted and free of lead, cadmium, or mercury, placing it under tariff item 8549.14.00.
Mixed Alkaline and Lithium E-Waste Drum
Mixed alkaline and lithium e-waste drum contains unsorted spent alkaline AA/AAA and lithium camera batteries collected from drop-off bins, fully depleted. This bulk waste is a mix of primary cells that are unusable and non-rechargeable, meeting the spent battery definition. The unsorted nature and absence of lead, cadmium, or mercury qualify it for tariff item 8549.14.00.
Municipal Battery Recycling Bin Scrap
Municipal battery recycling bin scrap includes mixed spent AA, AAA, and 9V alkaline primaries from public drop-off bins, non-rechargeable and unsorted. These batteries are fully depleted and unusable, meeting the spent primary cell definition. The unsorted mix without lead, cadmium, or mercury qualifies for tariff item 8549.14.00.
Spent Zinc-Carbon Battery Collection
Spent zinc-carbon battery collection is unsorted bulk of depleted zinc-carbon batteries from flashlights and radios, neither usable nor rechargeable. These primary cells are fully spent and mixed, meeting the spent battery definition. The unsorted waste without lead, cadmium, or mercury falls under tariff item 8549.14.00.
Unsorted Household Button Cell Battery Waste
Unsorted household button cell battery waste includes mixed spent silver oxide and zinc-air button cells from watches, hearing aids, and calculators, worn out and unusable. These primary cells are depleted and non-rechargeable, meeting the spent battery definition. The unsorted mix without lead, cadmium, or mercury qualifies for tariff item 8549.14.00.