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U.S. imports of waste & scrap containing lead, cadmium, or mercury from primary cells & batteries (HS 854912) totaled $347K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Waste & Scrap Containing Lead, Cadmium, or Mercury from Primary Cells & Batteries imports of $347K in April 2026 ran 115% above the year-to-date monthly average of $162K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBattery scrap containing lead, cadmium, or mercury occupies a distinct regulatory and commercial space from general electronic scrap because all three metals trigger hazardous waste controls under US EPA rules and international Basel Convention obligations. The US schedule provides three 10-digit lines under this heading: 8549120000 (general), 8549124000 (scrap destined for lead recovery, NESOI), and 8549128000 (scrap containing cadmium or mercury, NESOI). Canada is the dominant supplier, reflecting established cross-border recycling infrastructure for nickel-cadmium and sealed lead-acid batteries. Importers should be aware that cadmium- and mercury-containing streams face stricter state-level environmental restrictions in addition to federal requirements.
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The HS and US HTS structure reflects the distinct hazard profiles and recycling pathways of these metals. Cadmium (from NiCd batteries) and mercury (from button cells and older alkaline batteries) require different smelting and recovery processes than lead, and regulators — including EPA and state environmental agencies — apply different management standards to each stream.
Beyond standard CBP entry documentation, shipments of hazardous battery scrap from Canada typically require EPA prior notification under RCRA import rules, and the shipment must be consigned to a permitted hazardous waste treatment or recycling facility. USMCA origin documentation may also be relevant for duty purposes. A licensed customs broker with hazardous materials experience should be engaged.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| INDIA | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| CANADA | $347K | -- | -$347K |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
| JAPAN | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549124000 | WSTE/SCRP PRMRY CELLS & BATTRS,RECRY OF LEAD,NESOI | $335K | -- | -- |
| 8549128000 | WSTE/SCRP PRMRY CELLS & BATTRS, CNT CAD/MER,NESOI | $12K | 10.00% | $986 |
WSTE/SCRP PRMRY CELLS & BATTRS,RECRY OF LEAD,NESOI
WSTE/SCRP PRMRY CELLS & BATTRS, CNT CAD/MER,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549120000 | WASTE,SCRAP LEAD,CADMIUM/MERCURY PRIM CEL, BAT ETC | $3.8M |
WASTE,SCRAP LEAD,CADMIUM/MERCURY PRIM CEL, BAT ETC
1.3M kg
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| PEMBINA, ND | $335K | -- | -$335K |