Mixed Consumer Lithium Primary Battery Scrap
Unsorted scrap from spent lithium primary batteries (e.g., CR123A, coin cells) used in cameras and watches, depleted and non-rechargeable. Falls under HTS 8549.14.00.00 as unsorted spent primary cells free of lead, cadmium, and mercury per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing lead, cadmium, or mercury
Subheading excludes those metals; contaminated scrap goes to 8549.19.
If sorted carbon-based primary cells
Sorted carbon battery scrap classified as metal carbides under Chapter 28.
If rechargeable lithium-ion types
Spent rechargeable lithium accumulators classified separately under 8540.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Basel Convention prior informed consent for transboundary e-waste movement
• Label shipments clearly as 'spent primary cells - unsorted' to prevent inspection delays
Related Products under HTS 8549.14.00.00
Unsorted Spent AA Alkaline Batteries
A bulk collection of used AA alkaline batteries from consumer electronics like remote controls and toys, no longer usable due to wear and depleted charge. Classified under HTS 8549.14.00.00 as unsorted spent primary cells not containing lead, cadmium, or mercury, meeting the definition of non-rechargeable waste incapable of further use.
Spent Zinc-Carbon Battery Collection
Unsorted bulk of depleted zinc-carbon batteries from flashlights and radios, neither usable nor rechargeable. Meets HTS 8549.14.00.00 criteria for unsorted primary cell scrap excluding lead, cadmium, mercury.
Unsorted Photo Camera Lithium Battery Scrap
Depleted lithium photo batteries (e.g., CR2, 2CR5) from disposable cameras, mixed and unusable. HTS 8549.14.00.00 for unsorted spent primary cells not containing lead, cadmium, or mercury.
Bulk Spent LR44 Coin Cell Waste
Unsorted LR44 alkaline coin cells from toys and remotes, worn out per chapter note definition. Fits HTS 8549.14.00.00 as unsorted primary battery scrap free of restricted metals.
Municipal Battery Recycling Bin Scrap
Contents of public drop-off bins: mixed spent AA, AAA, 9V alkaline primaries, non-rechargeable and unsorted. HTS 8549.14.00.00 for clean unsorted e-waste scrap.
Unsorted Zinc-Air Hearing Aid Batteries
Spent zinc-air button cells from hearing aids, depleted after short use life, unsorted bulk. Classifies under HTS 8549.14.00.00 spent primary cells without heavy metals.