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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of waste & scrap of primary cells, batteries & accumulators; electrical parts n.e.s. (SITC 77813) totaled $25.7M in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Waste & Scrap of Primary Cells, Batteries & Accumulators; Electrical Parts N.E.S. paid $2.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $13.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Waste & Scrap of Primary Cells, Batteries & Accumulators; Electrical Parts N.E.S. imports of $25.7M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA dual-purpose heading, this category captures both end-of-life battery materials — spent primary cells, battery scrap, and accumulator waste — and a residual class of electrical parts not classified elsewhere in the schedule. The battery-waste component is subject to EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations for hazardous waste, and cross-border movement of certain battery scrap may require Basel Convention notification procedures coordinated through EPA. The 'electrical parts NES' component functions as a catch-all for miscellaneous electrical components that resist more specific classification, making thorough product description on the commercial invoice essential to avoid customs queries.
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Spent batteries containing hazardous constituents — including lead-acid and lithium-ion scrap — may be regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA. Importers must determine whether the material qualifies for a universal waste exemption or requires a full hazardous-waste import permit. Transboundary movements of hazardous waste are also subject to Basel Convention controls, which EPA administers through its import/export notification process.
The NES (not elsewhere specified) designation is a residual classification — it applies only when no more specific heading covers the article. Importers should first exhaust more specific electrical and electronic headings before defaulting to NES. A detailed technical description of the part's function, construction, and end-use on the commercial invoice helps customs officers and brokers identify the correct heading and reduces the risk of a post-entry reclassification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $9.3M | $47.4M | +$38.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $661K | $37.2M | +$36.5M |
| CANADA | $1.9M | $19.5M | +$17.6M |
| JAPAN | $2.4M | $16.5M | +$14.0M |
| CHINA | $4.0M | $535K | -$3.5M |
Monthly import values over time