Wasted Wheelchair Lead-Acid Batteries from Germany
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 — 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
• Sterilize exteriors if medical origin; avoid lithium crossover contamination; use FDA import alerts guidance