Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination from Mexico
Spent alkaline batteries with PCB contamination are used household batteries cross-contaminated with PCBs from mixed waste streams, for minor precious metal recovery. It falls under this tariff item because it contains primary cells and PCBs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify PCB contamination and document it for CBSA
• Ensure batteries are spent and classified as waste
• Follow Canadian hazardous waste regulations for PCB and battery waste