Sorted Spent Lithium Polymer Drone Batteries from Japan
Worn lithium-polymer batteries from consumer drones, sorted by LiPo chemistry and free of toxic heavy metals. These spent electric accumulators fail to hold charge due to cycle fatigue, qualifying as HTS 8549.13 sorted scrap for cobalt/lithium recovery in recycling streams.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify voltage discharge below 0.1V per cell for safety; obtain recycler chain-of-custody records
• Common issue: improper draining causes hazmat reclassification