Wheelchair Lead-Acid Accumulator Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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