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Battery Recycling Hydrochloric Acid from Japan

High-strength HCl used to leach metals from spent lead-acid batteries. Pure hydrogen chloride classified in 2806.10.00.00 as per Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic acids. Essential for e-waste recovery.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Pair with recycling facility EPA ID; track as hazardous waste precursor

• Stabilize against fuming with proper venting