Used Lithium Primary Coin Cells from China
Depleted lithium manganese dioxide coin cells (e.g., CR2032) from devices like watches and calculators, incapable of further discharge. Classified in HTS 8549.19.00.00 as spent primary cells unfit for use due to exhaustion, intended for precious metal recovery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain lab reports confirming voltage below usable threshold; comply with UN3480/3481 lithium battery shipping regulations even for spent; label clearly as 'spent primary cells' to prevent confusion with dangerous goods