Discarded Lithium-Ion Battery Packs with Cadmium Traces from Germany
Discarded lithium-ion battery packs with cadmium traces are e-waste from end-of-life laptops and phones, containing electric accumulators with cadmium impurities, destined for gold and silver recovery. It falls under this tariff item because it contains electric accumulators and cadmium, meeting the hazardous component criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify cadmium content and ensure batteries are classified as waste, not reusable
• Document precious metal recovery plans for CBSA
• Follow Canadian transport regulations for lithium-ion batteries, including proper packaging and labeling