U.S. imports of Sorted Battery & Accumulator Waste and Scrap (Chemical Type), NESOI (HS 8549130000) totaled $81K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Sorted Battery & Accumulator Waste and Scrap (Chemical Type), NESOI imports of $81K in August 2026 ran 107% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSorted by chemical type, this category of waste and scrap from primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators (HTS 8549130000) sits at the intersection of recycling trade and environmental regulation. The growing secondary-materials market for lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and other battery chemistries has elevated this line's commercial relevance for the US recycling and critical-minerals recovery sectors. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations and DOT hazardous materials transport rules frequently govern the movement of battery scrap, and importers should confirm that shipments meet all applicable environmental permitting requirements.
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Average import price $1.06/kg · 8 import shipments a month
Battery scrap may be classified as hazardous waste under EPA RCRA regulations, requiring import notification and potentially an EPA consent agreement. DOT hazardous materials rules also apply to transport. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker and environmental counsel before shipment.
Sorting by chemical type (e.g., lithium, nickel, lead-acid) is a classification prerequisite for this HTS line and also determines downstream recycling value and regulatory treatment. Mixed or unsorted battery waste falls under different subheadings and may face different duty and compliance requirements.
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Statistical number 8549130000 · $81K of $81K
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Imports
$81KYoY · free account
Exports
$38KYoY · free account
Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Israel together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 854913 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 854913 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.