Industrial Forklift Spent Battery from Germany
Large 24V or 48V lead-acid battery from warehouse forklifts, deemed spent after failing capacity tests. HTS 8549.11.10.80 covers such heavy-duty spent accumulators targeted for lead recycling.
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
• Require forklift maintenance records proving end-of-life; use spill containment pallets for transport; declare as hazardous under Class 8 corrosives