Sorted Spent Nickel-Hydrogen Satellite Batteries from China

Depleted NiH2 batteries from decommissioned satellites, sorted by chemical type and confirmed absent of lead, cadmium, mercury. These high-reliability spent accumulators are non-rechargeable post-mission life, under HTS 8549.13 for aerospace e-waste recycling.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
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

Include space agency decommissioning certificates; handle under ITAR if military origin

Pitfall: residual pressure requires certified venting documentation

Sorted Spent Nickel-Hydrogen Satellite Batteries from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8549.13.00.00