Spent Zinc-Carbon Battery Collection from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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