Used UPS Lead-Acid Battery from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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