Wheelchair Lead-Acid Accumulator Scrap from Japan
Small spent sealed lead-acid battery powering electric wheelchairs, worn out from daily use. Falls under 8549.11.10 as spent lead-acid accumulators neither usable nor rechargeable, imported for lead reclamation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify as Y35 waste code under Basel; obtain medical device recycler certification; pitfall - don't classify as functional mobility aid parts under 8713