Spent Alkaline Primary Battery Scrap from United States
Used household AA/AAA alkaline batteries neither usable nor rechargeable, containing heavy metals. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers spent primary cells and primary batteries, and these are spent alkaline batteries.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure batteries are fully discharged and rendered unusable to qualify as waste under heading 8549
• Package them to prevent short-circuiting and leakage during transport
• Check if the import requires a hazardous waste permit under Canadian regulations