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U.S. exports of waste & scrap of primary cells & batteries, sorted by chemical type (nesoi) (HS 854913) totaled $94K in July 2026.
Waste & Scrap of Primary Cells & Batteries, Sorted by Chemical Type (NESOI) imports of $59K in July 2026 ran 78% above the year-to-date monthly average of $33K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSorted battery scrap that does not contain lead, cadmium, or mercury — such as lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, or alkaline streams — falls here when the material has been segregated by chemistry prior to export. Sorting by chemical type is a value-added step that improves downstream recovery efficiency and is increasingly required by recyclers and regulators as battery volumes from consumer electronics and electric vehicles grow. Canada and China are the leading sources of this material to the US market. Classification in this heading rather than the unsorted stream (854914) depends on documented pre-shipment sorting, which importers should be prepared to substantiate.
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7 shipments/mo
CBP may request commercial invoices, material safety data sheets, recycler certifications, or laboratory analysis confirming that the shipment consists of a single battery chemistry. Commingled or mixed-chemistry loads are more appropriately classified under the unsorted heading (854914), and misdeclaration can result in penalties.
Yes. As electric vehicle and consumer electronics battery recycling scales up, lithium-ion scrap sorted by chemistry is increasingly traded under this heading. Recyclers and importers should monitor evolving EPA and DOT regulations on lithium battery transport and handling, as compliance requirements for this stream are actively developing.
Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 8549
Subheading 854913 · $59K of $5.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549130000 | Waste,Scrap Srt by Chem Prim Cel,Bat,E Acc Etc Nes | $59K | 0.00% | 5.21% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549130000 | Waste,Scrap Srt by Chem Prim Cel,Bat,E Acc Etc Nes | $94K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$59KYoY · Pro
Exports
$94KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Singapore and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
94.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.