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Wheelchair Spent Lead-Acid Battery

Used 12V gel lead-acid battery from electric mobility wheelchairs, worn out from daily use. Classified as HTS 8549.11.10.80 spent lead-acid scrap for lead recovery purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8713.90.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If imported still attached to chair

Batteries imported as assembled parts of wheelchairs classified with the complete vehicle

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include medical device decommissioning certificates; small size allows standard hazmat packaging; test for residual capacity

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