Spent Lead-Acid Car Battery from Japan
A used 12V lead-acid battery from an automobile, no longer capable of holding a charge due to sulfation and plate degradation. Classified under HTS 8549.11.90.00 as spent lead-acid accumulators that are neither usable nor rechargeable per chapter notes. These are typically collected from vehicles at end-of-life for recycling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste manifests and verify compliance with 40 CFR Part 273 for universal waste handlers
• Provide lab analysis confirming batteries are spent (non-rechargeable) to avoid misclassification as usable goods
• Ensure proper packaging to prevent acid leakage; common pitfall is insufficient spill containment leading to customs holds