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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sorted by type (e.g., all AA alkalines)
Sorted spent primary cells fall under 8549.11, while unsorted mixed waste uses 8549.14.
If predominantly alkaline and sorted
Sorted alkaline battery waste is classified under Chapter 26 as other metal waste, not Chapter 85.
If still usable or rechargeable
Usable or rechargeable batteries are waste/scrap of electric accumulators under 8548, not spent primary cells.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify absence of prohibited metals via lab testing; provide certificates of analysis to Customs
• Ensure proper hazardous waste manifests and comply with EPA import regulations for spent batteries
• Avoid misclassification as sorted scrap (8549.11); unsorted lots must be visibly mixed
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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.
Depleted 9V Alkaline Battery Scrap
Unsorted rectangular 9V alkaline batteries from smoke detectors, fully spent and mixed. HTS 8549.14.00.00 for unsorted primary cell waste excluding lead etc.