Exhausted Light Truck Fleet Starter Battery from China
Bulk spent lead-acid batteries from commercial light truck fleets, for engine starting, collected for recycling. HTS 8549.11.10.40 applies to these spent starter accumulators designated for lead recovery. Often from delivery vans.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• For bulk shipments, provide lot manifests with serial numbers or tags; Test for radiation if from electric-hybrid vehicles mistakenly included; Partner with R2 or e-Stewards certified handlers