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Emergency Lighting Waste Battery from Germany

Spent sealed lead-acid battery from building emergency exit lights, failed after years of standby drain. HTS 8549.11.10.80 applies to these small spent accumulators for lead reclamation.

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

• Batch by model for consistent valuation; low acid content may simplify shipping; verify fire safety compliance history