Spent Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Alarm Batteries from Canada
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.
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
• Tape terminals to prevent contact; batch by model for traceability; obtain recycler pre-approval letters for customs clearance