Spent Lead-Acid Golf Cart Battery from Germany
Worn 6V or 12V deep-cycle lead-acid battery from electric golf carts, incapable of recharging due to internal shorting. HTS 8549.11.90.00 applies to these spent lead-acid accumulators from recreational vehicles, meeting the 'neither usable nor rechargeable' criteria.
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
• Comply with DOT hazardous material regulations (49 CFR 173.159) for transport of lead batteries
• Include bill of lading specifying 'spent/non-rechargeable' to prevent reclassification