Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination from Mexico
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 — 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
• Document collection source to trace contamination; dual-hazard manifest required; small quantities may qualify for universal waste simplification