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Lead-Acid Battery Terminal Scrap with Accumulators

Lead-acid battery terminal scrap includes terminals and plates from lead-acid batteries, containing electric accumulators with lead, for antimony and lead recovery alongside precious contacts. It falls under this tariff item due to the presence of electric accumulators and lead.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8549.11.00Same rate: Free

If the scrap consists solely of spent lead-acid accumulators without other components

Spent electric accumulators are classified under subheading 8549.11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure terminals are scrap, not reusable parts, and document lead content for CBSA

• Check if provincial regulations require special handling for lead waste

• Provide evidence of precious metal recovery to justify classification under this item

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