Used UPS Lead-Acid Battery

Spent sealed lead-acid battery from uninterruptible power supply systems, depleted after years of use in data centers. Falls under 8549.11.10 because it's a spent accumulator not rechargeable, destined for dismantling and lead reclamation in specialized facilities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8507.90.40Higher: 53.5% vs 17.5%

If still serviceable or reconditionable

Parts of lead-acid accumulators that can be reused fall under functional battery parts heading, not spent waste

8549.19.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If spent accumulators of other metals like nickel-cadmium

Same spent status but different chemistry moves to other primary cells/batteries waste subheadings

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Include detailed inventory listing voltage, capacity, and defect documentation; use UN-approved packaging for transport to prevent leakage; verify destination recycling facility is Basel Convention compliant for transboundary waste movement

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