Spent Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Scrap from China
Scrap from used NiMH batteries containing primary cells and electric accumulators with hazardous components like cadmium traces, collected for precious metal recovery. Classified under 8549.21.00.00 due to the presence of spent accumulators and potential heavy metal contaminants. Primarily used in electronics recycling facilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste import permit and ensure Basel Convention compliance; verify documentation proving precious metal recovery intent; test for restricted substances like mercury to avoid penalties