Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from UPS Systems from Japan
Used lead-acid electric accumulators from uninterruptible power supplies, containing hazardous lead. HTS 8549.91.00.00 applies to this e-waste due to lead content in components. Common in data center recycling streams.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit BAT/lead recycling notifications; neutralize acid residues before shipping; declare weight of lead plates separately