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Discarded Telecom Lead-Acid Battery from Germany

End-of-life 48V lead-acid battery pack from telecommunications backup power stations, broken down from overuse. Classified in 8549.11.10.80 as spent lead-acid storage for recovery of lead content.

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

• Document origin from telecom equipment to support scrap status; neutralize electrolytes if possible before shipping; ensure importer has R2 or e-Stewards certification