Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from Automotive Batteries
Scrap lead obtained specifically from dismantled lead-acid storage batteries used in automobiles, containing lead plates, grids, and paste residues. This falls under HTS 7802.00.00.30 as it is waste and scrap explicitly sourced from lead-acid storage batteries, distinguishing it from other lead scrap.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sourced from non-storage battery lead products
Scrap from lead goods other than lead-acid storage batteries, like pipes or sheets, falls under the general lead scrap subheading.
If imported as complete used lead-acid batteries
Intact used lead-acid storage batteries are classified as electrical accumulators, not as scrap.
If containing substantial tungsten content
Lead-acid battery scrap with tungsten carbide from grids may be classified under tungsten ores and concentrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the scrap's origin certification to confirm it comes exclusively from lead-acid storage batteries to avoid reclassification
• Comply with EPA and international hazardous waste regulations (e.g
• Basel Convention) requiring manifests and transport documentation
• Test for hazardous contaminants like sulfuric acid residues to prevent customs holds or environmental penalties
Related Products under HTS 7802.00.00.30
UPS Lead-Acid Battery Scrap
Waste lead scrap recovered from lead-acid batteries in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for computers and servers, including positive and negative plates. Classified under HTS 7802.00.00.30 due to its direct origin from lead-acid storage batteries used for electrical storage.
Forklift Lead-Acid Battery Scrap
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.
Telecom Backup Lead-Acid Battery Scrap
Lead scrap from valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries used in telecommunications backup power systems. Falls under HTS 7802.00.00.30 as it is waste derived directly from lead-acid storage batteries.
Marine Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from Boats
Waste lead plates and connectors scrapped from lead-acid starting batteries in marine vessels and boats. Classified in HTS 7802.00.00.30 for its origin from lead-acid storage batteries.
Solar Inverter Lead-Acid Battery Scrap
Scrap lead from deep-cycle lead-acid batteries in off-grid solar power inverters and storage systems. This material is under HTS 7802.00.00.30 as scrap obtained from lead-acid storage batteries.
EV Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from Golf Carts
Lead waste from 6V or 12V lead-acid batteries powering electric golf carts and low-speed vehicles. Specifically classified under HTS 7802.00.00.30 for scrap from lead-acid storage batteries.