Exhausted Solar Panel Lead-Acid Batteries from Germany
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.
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
• Test for residual capacity under 80% DoD; separate from PV panels; use ventilated containers for acid fumes