HTS 8549.12.40.00: US import duty from China
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, For recovery of lead. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 7.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,797.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8549.12.40.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8549.12.40.00 (Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, For recovery of lead) have a duty of 7.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8549.12.40.00 cover?
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, For recovery of lead. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8549.12.40.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,797, about 8% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8549
- 8549.11.10.40Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators, For recovery of lead, Lead-acid storage batteries, of a kind used for starting engines
- 8549.11.10.80Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators, For recovery of lead, Other
- 8549.11.90.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators, Other
- 8549.12.80.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, Other
- 8549.13.00.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury
- 8549.14.00.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury
- 8549.19.00.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, Other
- 8549.21.00.00Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, Of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.