Forklift Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from China
Scrap material from lead-acid storage batteries in industrial forklifts, primarily lead grids and oxide paste. This is precisely under HTS 7802.00.00.30 as lead waste and scrap obtained from lead-acid storage batteries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include bills of lading specifying 'scrap from lead-acid storage batteries' to match the HTS description exactly
• Conduct pre-shipment assays for lead content and impurities to support valuation and classification
• Register with recycling programs like Battery Council International for smoother customs clearance