Used UPS Lead-Acid Battery

Spent 12V sealed lead-acid battery from uninterruptible power supply systems, depleted from repeated discharge cycles. Falls under HTS 8549.11.10.80 for spent lead-acid accumulators destined for lead recovery, as it cannot be recharged effectively.

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.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 17.5%

If traction type for vehicles

Traction batteries (e.g., forklift) classified separately even if spent, under live accumulator headings

8548.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dismantled into plates only

Separate waste electrode plates reclassified as electrical components scrap, not whole accumulators

2804.90.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If refined to lead oxide

Processed lead compounds from recovery shift to inorganic chemicals chapter

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact voltage/capacity and confirm spent status via capacity testing; comply with DOT hazardous material shipping for acid content; partner with certified recyclers for end-use verification