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Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination from Germany

Used household alkaline batteries cross-contaminated with PCBs from mixed waste streams, for minor precious metal recovery. Meets dual criteria of primary cells and PCBs in 8549.21.00.00. Consumer collection bins.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Document collection source to trace contamination; dual-hazard manifest required; small quantities may qualify for universal waste simplification

Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8549.21.00.00