Used Car 12V Lead-Acid Engine Starter Battery from Germany
A 12-volt spent lead-acid battery extracted from a standard automobile, primarily for cranking the starter motor, now degraded and destined for scrap. Classified under HTS 8549.11.10.40 because it matches the definition of spent lead-acid accumulators for engine starting, collected for lead reclamation. Common in automotive recycling streams.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain proof of vehicle origin and usage as starter batteries to confirm classification; Comply with IMDG Code for shipping hazardous lead-acid waste internationally; Watch for anti-dumping duties on recycled lead products from certain origins