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%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
• Classify as Y35 waste code under Basel; obtain medical device recycler certification; pitfall - don't classify as functional mobility aid parts under 8713