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Emergency Lighting Lead Backup Battery from Germany

Spent NiCd/lead-acid hybrid but primarily lead plates from exit sign emergency lights, non-functional. Classified 8549.11.10 for lead extraction from building safety equipment waste.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Segregate commercial vs consumer batteries; comply with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards; common issue - improper declaration as 'used equipment' instead of scrap