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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit BAT/lead recycling notifications; neutralize acid residues before shipping; declare weight of lead plates separately