Used UPS Lead-Acid Battery from China
Depleted sealed lead-acid battery from an uninterruptible power supply system, worn out from repeated discharge cycles. Falls under 8549.11.90.00 as spent primary cells/batteries per definition: neither usable nor rechargeable. Common in data centers and office equipment recycling streams.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare as universal waste under RCRA and provide recycler certification to facilitate customs clearance
• Tape terminals and palletize securely; avoid loose shipments which trigger hazmat surcharges