HS Code Subheading

Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators

8549.11 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 854911

This HS code specifically covers the trade of spent or waste lead-acid accumulators, commonly known as car batteries or industrial backup batteries. This is a critical category in the circular economy, as lead-acid batteries are highly recyclable, with lead being a valuable commodity. International trade in these materials is driven by the global demand for lead and the environmental necessity of proper recycling. Importers are typically specialized battery recycling facilities, often located in countries with advanced smelting and refining capabilities. Exporters include automotive service centers, industrial facilities, and waste management companies that collect spent batteries. Key considerations in this trade involve strict environmental regulations, hazardous waste transportation protocols, and commodity pricing for lead. The movement of these materials is heavily regulated to prevent pollution and ensure responsible recovery of valuable metals.

Products Under This Code

Spent car batteries, Used forklift batteries, Discarded UPS batteries, Industrial backup power batteries (waste), Traction batteries (scrap), Automotive battery cores, Marine battery scrap

Real World Examples

Exide Technologies spent batteries, Johnson Controls (Clarios) used batteries, East Penn Manufacturing scrap batteries, Yuasa spent industrial batteries, Optima Batteries waste

Common Misclassification

This code is distinct from 854912, which covers other types of spent batteries containing lead, cadmium, or mercury, but not specifically lead-acid. It's crucial to identify the battery chemistry correctly to avoid misclassification.

Products Classified Under 8549.11

Spent lead-acid batteriesLead-acid battery scrap

Related Codes

8549.12 Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators 8549.13 Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury 8549.14 Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury 8549.19 Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1 8549.21 Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical 8549.29 Waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.21 8549.31 Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch 8549.39 Waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.31 8549.91 Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no 8549 8549.99 Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in item no 8549.91

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Mexico, Canada, South Korea, and European Union countries are significant players in the import and export of spent lead-acid batteries for recycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 854911?

HS code 854911 covers: Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators. This HS code specifically covers the trade of spent or waste lead-acid accumulators, commonly known as car batteries or industrial backup batteries. This is a critical category in the circular economy, as lead-acid batteries are highly recyclable, with lead being a valuable commodity. International trade in these materials is driven by the global demand for lead and the environmental necessity of proper recycling. Importers are typically specialized battery recycling facilities, often located in countries with advanced smelting and refining capabilities. Exporters include automotive service centers, industrial facilities, and waste management companies that collect spent batteries. Key considerations in this trade involve strict environmental regulations, hazardous waste transportation protocols, and commodity pricing for lead. The movement of these materials is heavily regulated to prevent pollution and ensure responsible recovery of valuable metals.

What products fall under HS code 854911?

Spent car batteries, Used forklift batteries, Discarded UPS batteries, Industrial backup power batteries (waste), Traction batteries (scrap), Automotive battery cores, Marine battery scrap

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854911?

This code is distinct from 854912, which covers other types of spent batteries containing lead, cadmium, or mercury, but not specifically lead-acid. It's crucial to identify the battery chemistry correctly to avoid misclassification.

How is HS code 854911 structured?

HS code 854911 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (49) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.