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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sorted zinc-carbon waste

Sorted ash/residue from zinc-carbon batteries under Chapter 26 slag/waste.

7901Lower: 13% vs 17.5%

If high zinc content and sorted

Zinc waste/scrap classified under Chapter 79 when sorted.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide recycling facility EPA ID and end-use statement for waste import permit

Weigh and sample for metal content declaration accuracy

Avoid bulk shipping without stabilization; corrosion risk common in zinc-carbon scrap