Industrial Forklift Spent Battery from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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