Spent Lead-Acid Car Battery from China
A used 12-volt lead-acid battery from an automobile, no longer capable of holding a charge due to sulfation and plate degradation. Classified under HTS 8549.11.10 as spent lead-acid accumulators intended for lead recovery through recycling processes like smelting. Meets the definition of 'spent' as it cannot be recharged or used as such.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste import permit and comply with RCRA regulations for lead-acid batteries; ensure battery casings are drained of acid to avoid liquid hazardous classification; provide recycler certification proving intent for lead recovery