HS Code for Sorted battery waste
Sorted battery waste is classified under HS code 8549.13. This code was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature update to better track and regulate the trade of electrical and electronic waste. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8549 specifically addresses electrical and electronic waste and scrap. Subheading 8549.13 is reserved for waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators that have been sorted by chemical type. Crucially, this specific code applies only to those batteries that do not contain lead, cadmium, or mercury. The classification process involves identifying the chemical composition of the waste. If the batteries are unsorted or contain hazardous heavy metals like lead, they would fall under different subheadings such as 8549.11 or 8549.12. This classification ensures that recycling facilities receive materials that are compatible with their specific processing capabilities, promoting environmental safety and resource recovery. The sorting process is a critical step that changes the classification from a general waste category to a specific chemical waste stream.
Products Included
- Spent lithium-ion batteries (sorted)
- Sorted alkaline battery waste
- Spent nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries
- Sorted zinc-carbon battery scrap
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 8549.11, which is specifically for lead-acid battery waste, or 8549.12, which covers waste containing cadmium or mercury. Additionally, some traders still mistakenly use the obsolete code 8548.10, which was the primary code for battery waste before the 2022 Harmonized System updates created the more specific 8549 heading.
FAQ
What is the HS code for sorted battery waste?
The HS code for sorted battery waste not containing lead, cadmium, or mercury is 8549.13.
Why is sorting important for this HS code?
Sorting is required because the HS system differentiates battery waste based on chemical composition to manage environmental risks and recycling procedures effectively.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Sorted battery waste?
The HS code for Sorted battery waste is 854913 (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).
How do I classify Sorted battery waste for customs?
Sorted battery waste is classified under HS code 854913 — 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Sorted battery waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854913 for Sorted battery waste is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.