Unsorted Household Button Cell Battery Waste from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the waste is unsorted and free of lead, cadmium, or mercury; obtain a certificate of analysis
• Verify that button cells are fully spent and not economically repairable
• Comply with CBSA requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment