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Emergency Lighting Lead Backup Battery from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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