8549.31.00.00/Spent Alkaline Primary Battery Scrap/Japan

Spent Alkaline Primary Battery Scrap from Japan

Used household AA/AAA alkaline batteries neither usable nor rechargeable, containing heavy metals. While primarily manganese, classified under HTS 8549.31.00.00 when in electronic assemblies with listed hazards or as hazardous waste. Collected from consumer returns for recycling.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Confirm batteries pass non-spill test per UN manual; use battery sorting by chemistry; declare total weight and hazardous characteristics