Solar Panel System Used Lead Battery from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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