Spent Lead-Acid Car Battery from Canada
A used 12V lead-acid storage battery from an automobile, no longer capable of holding a charge due to wear and sulfation. Classified under HTS 8549.11.10.80 as spent lead-acid accumulators intended for lead recovery, meeting the definition of non-usable and non-rechargeable primary cells or accumulators.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify battery is truly spent (non-rechargeable) with discharge tests to avoid misclassification as usable under 8507; obtain EPA hazardous waste manifests and TSCA certification; ensure packaging prevents acid leakage during transit