Sorted Spent Nickel-Hydrogen Satellite Batteries from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• Include space agency decommissioning certificates; handle under ITAR if military origin
• Pitfall: residual pressure requires certified venting documentation