Scrap Emergency Lighting Lead Batteries from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Label with UN 2794 proper shipping name; incinerate plastics separately if needed; track chain of custody for EPA audits