Municipal Battery Recycling Bin Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the scrap is unsorted and free of lead, cadmium, or mercury; obtain a waste characterization report
• Coordinate with provincial recycling programs for proper documentation
• Declare the shipment accurately to CBSA as spent primary battery waste