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Industrial Flooded Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from Japan

Liquid electrolyte-containing spent lead-acid batteries from stationary industrial applications like emergency lighting. Defined as spent under 8549.11.90.00 due to wear rendering them non-usable/rechargeable.

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

• Drain and neutralize acid per DOT standards before export

• Use UN-approved hazmat packaging (e.g

• UN 2794)