HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8549.19 – Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1

HS code 8549.19 is the 6-digit subheading for waste and scrap, of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1. It is used for specialized industrial battery waste, prototype battery scrap, composite battery pack waste, niche medical device battery waste and flow battery components (waste).

What HS 8549.19 covers

HS 854919 serves as a residual category for waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators that are "not elsewhere specified or included" within the more specific subheadings of 8549.1. This code captures specialized or unusual battery waste streams that don't fit neatly into categories for lead-acid, heavy metal-containing, or sorted/unsorted non-heavy metal batteries. It might include emerging battery chemistries, highly specialized industrial battery waste, or composite battery structures that defy simpler classification. International trade in this category is less common than for mainstream battery types but is crucial for managing niche waste streams. Importers and exporters are typically highly specialized recycling firms or research facilities dealing with advanced materials. Due to its "n.e.c." nature, careful documentation of the battery chemistry and composition is essential to ensure correct classification and compliance with any applicable hazardous waste regulations, even if the primary heavy metals are absent.

Covers
  • Specialized industrial battery waste
  • Prototype battery scrap
  • Composite battery pack waste
  • Niche medical device battery waste
  • Flow battery components (waste)
  • Solid-state battery scrap
  • Thermal battery waste
Examples
  • Experimental EV battery waste
  • Aerospace battery prototypes (scrap)
  • Military-grade battery waste (unspecified type)
  • Specialized medical implant battery waste
  • Custom energy storage system battery scrap

Codes often confused with 8549.19

Common mistake. This "n.e.c." code is a fallback and should only be used when the battery waste clearly doesn't fit 854911, 854912, 854913, or 854914. Misclassification often occurs when insufficient detail about the battery chemistry or composition is available, leading to an incorrect default to this code.

8549.11Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators8549.12Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators8549.13Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury8549.14Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury

Top exporters and importers of HS code 854919, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854919 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 61% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $155M
  2. 2 Poland $17M
  3. 3 Italy $3.8M

World total: $195M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Canada $60M
  2. 2 South Korea $18M
  3. 3 Poland $5.3M

World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 8549.19

Brazil does not split HS 8549.19: its NCM code is 8549.19.00.

  1. 8549.19.00 Other battery and accumulator waste and scrapOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.49 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8549.19

What is HS code 854919?

HS code 854919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1. HS 854919 serves as a residual category for waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators that are "not elsewhere specified or included" within the more specific subheadings of 8549.1. This code captures specialized or unusual battery waste streams that don't fit neatly into categories for lead-acid, heavy metal-containing, or sorted/unsorted non-heavy metal batteries. It might include emerging battery chemistries, highly specialized industrial battery waste, or composite battery structures that defy simpler classification. International trade in this category is less common than for mainstream battery types but is crucial for managing niche waste streams. Importers and exporters are typically highly specialized recycling firms or research facilities dealing with advanced materials. Due to its "n.e.c." nature, careful documentation of the battery chemistry and composition is essential to ensure correct classification and compliance with any applicable hazardous waste regulations, even if the primary heavy metals are absent.

What products fall under HS code 854919?

Specialized industrial battery waste, Prototype battery scrap, Composite battery pack waste, Niche medical device battery waste, Flow battery components (waste), Solid-state battery scrap, Thermal battery waste

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854919?

This "n.e.c." code is a fallback and should only be used when the battery waste clearly doesn't fit 854911, 854912, 854913, or 854914. Misclassification often occurs when insufficient detail about the battery chemistry or composition is available, leading to an incorrect default to this code.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854919?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854919 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($155M, 80% of world exports), Poland ($17M) and Italy ($3.8M). World exports came to about $195M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 854919?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854919 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($60M, 61% of world imports), South Korea ($18M) and Poland ($5.3M). World imports came to about $99M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 854919 structured?

HS code 854919 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854919?

In Brazil, HS code 854919 is NCM 8549.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.