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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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