Spent Lead-Acid Car Batteries from China
Used automotive lead-acid batteries that are no longer usable due to wear and sulfation, containing lead electrodes and sulfuric acid electrolyte. Classified under HTS 8549.12.8000 as spent primary cells or batteries containing lead, neither rechargeable nor functional as power sources.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste manifests and comply with TSCA import notifications for lead content; verify batteries are truly spent (non-rechargeable); arrange certified recycling facility destination