Depleted Zinc-Air Hearing Aid Batteries from Mexico
Used miniature zinc-air primary batteries from hearing aids, activated but now inert due to oxygen depletion. HTS 8549.19.00.00 for these tiny spent cells targeted for zinc recovery.
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
• Bulk pack in sealed containers to contain potential odors; provide depletion verification via capacity testing; comply with medical device waste regs if applicable