Mixed Consumer Lithium Primary Battery Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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