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Mixed Consumer Lithium Primary Battery Scrap from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Obtain Basel Convention prior informed consent for transboundary e-waste movement

Label shipments clearly as 'spent primary cells - unsorted' to prevent inspection delays