Spent AA Alkaline Batteries from China
Used AA-sized alkaline primary batteries that are no longer capable of providing power due to chemical depletion and internal wear. These fall under HTS 8549.19.00.00 as spent primary cells that cannot be recharged or used as such, destined for recycling to recover materials like zinc and manganese.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify batteries qualify as 'spent' per chapter notes (non-usable and non-rechargeable) with testing certificates; ensure proper hazardous waste manifests under EPA/DOT rules; segregate from rechargeable types to avoid misclassification