Recycled Forklift Lead-Acid Battery from Germany
End-of-life industrial lead-acid battery from warehouse forklifts, degraded beyond rechargeability from heavy-duty cycling. Classified as spent under 8549.11.90.00 per chapter note definitions for recycling purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use licensed transporters with EPA ID numbers for chain of custody documentation
• Neutralize electrolytes if possible to reduce hazmat classification
• Avoid undervaluation penalties by declaring accurate weight of lead content