Telecom Tower Backup Lead Battery from Japan
High-capacity spent VRLA lead-acid batteries from cell tower backups, end-of-life after 10+ years. HTS 8549.11.10 as waste for lead recovery in critical infrastructure recycling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coordinate with FCC Universal Service Fund recycling programs; use specialized heavy-lift hazmat transport; declare precise Ah capacity for statistical reporting