Used Sealed Lead-Acid UPS Batteries from Canada
Depleted valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries from uninterruptible power supplies, worn out from cycle fatigue and containing lead plates. Falls under 8549.12.8000 as spent electric accumulators with lead, incapable of recharging due to internal degradation.
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
• Declare exact lead content percentage and provide recycling certificates; avoid common pitfall of misclassifying partially charged units; use DOT-approved packaging for acid leakage