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Wasted Wheelchair Lead-Acid Batteries from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Sterilize exteriors if medical origin; avoid lithium crossover contamination; use FDA import alerts guidance

Wasted Wheelchair Lead-Acid Batteries from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8549.12.40.00