Solar Inverter Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Partner with certified recyclers for chain-of-custody documentation to prove battery origin
• Check for restricted imports in destination country due to lead content under REACH or TSCA
• Separate separators and electrolytes prior to export to minimize hazmat classification