Product classification
HS code for Mixed battery scrap: 8549.14
Waste and scrap, of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury.
Classification of mixed battery scrap under HS 8549.14
Mixed battery scrap is classified under HS code 8549.14, a classification introduced in the 2022 HS update to better track electrical and electronic waste. This code specifically covers waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators that are unsorted and do not contain significant amounts of hazardous substances like lead, cadmium, or mercury. The classification is determined by the physical state of the product (waste/scrap) and its chemical composition. Because the scrap is "mixed" and "unsorted," it implies a collection of various battery types that have reached the end of their life cycle. To qualify for 8549.14, the shipment must be verified as non-hazardous regarding the specific heavy metals mentioned in the higher-tier subheadings. This code is vital for environmental regulation and the circular economy, as it facilitates the movement of recyclable materials to processing facilities while ensuring hazardous waste is handled under stricter codes.
- Covers
- Spent alkaline battery mixtures
- Unsorted lithium-ion battery scrap (non-hazardous)
- Mixed zinc-carbon battery waste
- End-of-life primary cell collections
- Scrap from battery manufacturing (unsorted)
- Also under 8549.14
- Call2Recycle collected battery waste (before sorting)
- Municipal household battery collection bins
- Best Buy electronics recycling drop-off (mixed batteries)
- Curbside battery collection programs
- Mixed e-waste battery components
Codes often confused with 8549.14
Common mistake. Mixed battery scrap is often misclassified under 8549.11 if it contains lead-acid batteries, which are strictly regulated due to their lead content. It may also be confused with 8549.12 (other hazardous battery waste containing cadmium or mercury). Before 2022, these items were often incorrectly placed in 8548.10, a code that has been largely superseded by the 8549 series. Misclassifying hazardous batteries as 8549.14 can lead to significant legal penalties under international environmental treaties like the Basel Convention.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854914 (the code used for mixed battery scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854914 (the code used for mixed battery scrap) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 68% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 60% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854914, not only mixed battery scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $18M 68% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.7M 10.0% of world exports
- 3 Japan $2.5M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $15M 60% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.9M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.9M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 mixed battery scrap
Brazil classifies mixed battery scrap under NCM 8549.14.00: HS 8549.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mixed battery scrap
What is the HS code for Mixed battery scrap?
The HS code for Mixed battery scrap is 854914 (Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury). The HS code for unsorted, non-hazardous mixed battery scrap is 8549.14.
How do I classify Mixed battery scrap for customs?
Mixed battery scrap is classified under HS code 854914 — Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include lead-acid batteries?
No, lead-acid battery waste is classified under HS code 8549.11 due to its specific hazardous material profile.
Which countries are the top exporters of mixed battery scrap (HS 854914)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854914 (the code used for mixed battery scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($18M, 68% of world exports), Germany ($2.7M) and Japan ($2.5M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 mixed battery scrap (HS 854914)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854914 (the code used for mixed battery scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($15M, 60% of world imports), Canada ($1.9M) and Japan ($1.9M). World imports came to about $25M, 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.
Is the HS code for Mixed battery scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854914 for Mixed battery scrap is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mixed battery scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, mixed battery scrap (HS 854914) is classified under NCM 8549.14.00.