For recovery of lead
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap: > Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators: > Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury: > For recovery of lead
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8549.12.40.00
Spent Lead-Acid Car Batteries
Used automotive lead-acid batteries that are no longer usable as such due to wear and capacity degradation, containing lead plates and sulfuric acid electrolyte. Classified under HTS 8549.12.40.00 as spent primary cells containing lead, specifically designated for lead recovery processes like smelting to reclaim lead metal.
Used UPS Lead-Acid Batteries
Spent sealed lead-acid batteries from uninterruptible power supplies, depleted from repeated discharge cycles and no longer rechargeable. Falls under 8549.12.40.00 for lead recovery as they contain lead oxide plates designated for metal reclamation.
Discarded Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries
Heavy-duty industrial lead-acid batteries from forklifts, broken down and unusable due to sulfation and plate degradation, intended for lead smelting recovery. HTS 8549.12.40.00 applies to these spent accumulators containing lead for recycling.
Spent Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Alarm Batteries
Small VRLA batteries from fire alarms and security systems, exhausted after years of standby use and incapable of holding charge. Classified in 8549.12.40.00 as spent lead-containing cells for lead recovery through specialized recycling.
Used Lead-Acid Motorcycle Batteries
Conventional flooded lead-acid batteries from motorcycles, drained and sulfated from use, neither usable nor rechargeable. HTS 8549.12.40.00 covers these for lead reclamation in battery recycling facilities.
Depleted Telecom Lead-Acid Backup Batteries
Large lead-acid batteries from telephone exchange backup systems, worn out from deep cycling and designated for dismantling and lead recovery. Fits 8549.12.40.00 as spent electric accumulators containing lead.
Worn-Out Golf Cart Lead-Acid Batteries
6V or 12V flooded lead-acid batteries from electric golf carts, cracked and unable to hold charge due to age and use. Under 8549.12.40.00 for recovery of lead through pyrometallurgical processes.
Exhausted Solar Panel Lead-Acid Batteries
Deep-cycle lead-acid batteries paired with off-grid solar systems, sulfated and broken from over-discharge cycles. HTS 8549.12.40.00 designates these spent cells for lead recycling recovery.
Scrap Emergency Lighting Lead Batteries
NiCd-replacement lead-acid batteries from exit signs and emergency lights, depleted and leaking after shelf life expiration. Classed under 8549.12.40.00 as lead-containing spent accumulators for recovery.
Failed RV Lead-Acid House Batteries
Auxiliary lead-acid batteries from recreational vehicles for house loads, warped plates and low electrolyte from vibration damage. 8549.12.40.00 for these spent lead cells targeted at recovery operations.
Depleted Marine Lead-Acid Starting Batteries
Cranking batteries from boats exposed to saltwater corrosion, internally shorted and unusable. Fits HTS 8549.12.40.00 criteria for spent lead accumulators designated for lead recovery.
Wasted Wheelchair Lead-Acid Batteries
Mobility scooter and powered wheelchair batteries, gel-type lead-acid failed from daily use sulfation. Under 8549.12.40.00 as spent for lead reclamation in medical waste streams.
Exhausted Electric Fence Lead Batteries
Remote area electric fence controller batteries, deep-cycled to failure and containing lead for recovery. HTS 8549.12.40.00 applies to these agricultural spent lead cells.
Scrap Toy Lead-Acid Batteries
Small lead-acid batteries from ride-on children's electric toys, leaked and non-functional after play wear. Classified 8549.12.40.00 for lead recovery despite toy origin.
Failed Backup Generator Lead Batteries
Starting batteries for standby diesel generators, corroded terminals and low cranking amps from infrequent testing. 8549.12.40.00 for these industrial spent lead accumulators recovery.