Marine Deep Cycle Lead Battery Scrap from Japan
Spent deep-cycle lead-acid battery from boats, sulfated and non-rechargeable after marine use. Under HTS 8549.11.10 as lead-acid accumulator scrap collected specifically for environmental lead recovery programs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with MARPOL Annex regulations for marine waste; provide battery passport tracing usage history; segregate from lithium batteries to avoid mixed waste penalties