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8549.12.40.00/Discarded Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries/Japan

Discarded Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries from Japan

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.

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%
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Import Tips

• Neutralize electrolyte acid before shipping; include weight certificates for lead content; avoid mixing with lithium batteries to prevent contamination