Spent Deep Cycle Lead-Acid Battery

Worn-out deep cycle lead-acid battery from marine/RV applications, unable to maintain charge due to plate degradation. HTS 8549.11.10.80 applies to such spent accumulators collected for lead reclamation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8507.10.00Higher: 53.5% vs 17.5%

If lead-acid but functional

Usable lead-acid accumulators stay in live battery headings regardless of application

8549.19.00Same rate: 17.5%

If other chemistry like NiCd

Spent accumulators of nickel-cadmium or other types fall under separate waste subheadings

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab reports proving non-rechargeability to prevent reclassification; use UN-approved acid-resistant drums; check Basel Convention rules for transboundary e-waste movement

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