Spent Solar Panel Lead-Acid Storage Battery from Germany
Deep-discharge lead-acid battery from off-grid solar systems, no longer holding charge due to plate corrosion. Meets 8549.11.90.00 as spent lead-acid accumulator waste for precious metal recovery.
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
• Provide origin certificates showing recycling destination to qualify for duty exemptions
• Label as 'non-spillable' if VRLA type, but test for actual condition