Zinc Battery End-of-Life Scrap from Japan

Scrap from recycled alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries, primarily zinc casings and anodes. Under HTS 7902.00.00.00 as zinc waste and scrap when processed to separate metallic zinc for recovery.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain battery recycling certifications and MSDS to prove de-manganized zinc metal content over electrolyte residues

Adhere to OECD battery waste guidelines for prior informed consent on international shipments

Avoid mixing with lithium batteries to prevent reclassification under 8548 for electrical waste