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Solar Panel System Used Lead Battery from Germany

Depleted 2V industrial lead-acid battery from off-grid solar installations, incapable of recharge. HTS 8549.11.10 covers this spent accumulator waste destined for lead refining and plastic recycling.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document renewable energy origin for potential green recycling incentives; crush batteries prior to shipping if permitted to reduce volume; beware reimport restrictions on US-origin solar batteries