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U.S. imports of sorted battery & accumulator waste and scrap (chemical type), nesoi (HS 8549130000) totaled $117K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Sorted Battery & Accumulator Waste and Scrap (Chemical Type), NESOI imports of $117K in June 2026 ran 304% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29K.
Sorted 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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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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Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.