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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document collection source to trace contamination; dual-hazard manifest required; small quantities may qualify for universal waste simplification