Subheading · Section XVI

8549.11: Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators

8549.11
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–2.6%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.8bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8549.11 belongs to heading 8549 (electrical and electronic waste and scrap) in chapter 85.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8549.11 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8549.11 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.6%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8549.11 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 8549.11 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$1.8bn (+12.9% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$857.3m), followed by Canada.

The biggest buyer was South Korea, with imports of US$426.9m.

The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 153 exporters with US$15.1m; its largest buyer was Spain.

The United Kingdom imported US$15.9m, most of it from Norway.

Duty rates compared

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8549 11 00 00 Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators
  2. 8549 11 10 00 Spent lead-acid accumulators Free
  3. 8549 11 90 00 Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8549 11 Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators:
  2. 8549 11 10 Spent lead-acid accumulators 2.6%—
  3. 8549 11 90 Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8549.11 Kurşun asitli akümülatörlerin hurda ve atıkları; bitmiş kurşun asitli akümülatörler
  2. 8549.11.10.00.00 Bitmiş kurşun asitli akümülatörler 50%
  3. 8549.11.90.00.00 Kurşun asitli akümülatörlerin hurda ve atıkları 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8549.11 Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators:
  2. 8549.11.10 For recovery of lead Free
  3. 8549.11.10.40 Lead-acid storage batteries, of a kind used for starting engines No., kg
  4. 8549.11.10.80 Other No., kg
  5. 8549.11.90.00 Other Freekg

World trade in 2024

8549.11 · US$1.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.1mUS$1.1m+US$4.9m+US$16.2m+> US$61.5m

Exports: 153
  1. United States: US$857.3m
  2. Canada: US$67.5m
  3. France: US$67.2m
  4. Italy: US$66.5m
  5. Netherlands: US$61.5m
  6. Yemen: US$60m
  7. United Arab Emirates: US$53.5m
  8. Dominican Republic: US$35.5m
  9. Germany: US$34m
  10. Romania: US$26.1m
  11. Singapore: US$22.8m
  12. Australia: US$18.9m
  13. Norway: US$18.9m
  14. Switzerland: US$18m
  15. Finland: US$16.4m
  16. Denmark: US$16.2m
  17. United Kingdom: US$15.1m
  18. Kuwait: US$14m
  19. South Africa: US$13.8m
  20. New Zealand: US$13.7m
  21. Honduras: US$11.6m
  22. Hong Kong SAR China: US$10m
  23. Malaysia: US$9.8m
  24. Slovakia: US$9.1m
  25. Philippines: US$9m
  26. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$8.9m
  27. Israel: US$8.2m
  28. Panama: US$7m
  29. El Salvador: US$6.9m
  30. Bahrain: US$6.7m
  31. Czechia: US$6.6m
  32. Guatemala: US$6.2m
  33. Haiti: US$5.9m
  34. Ireland: US$5.6m
  35. Austria: US$5.6m
  36. Lithuania: US$5.5m
  37. Mauritania: US$5.3m
  38. Togo: US$4.9m
  39. Djibouti: US$4.5m
  40. Portugal: US$4.5m
  41. Libya: US$4.5m
  42. Trinidad & Tobago: US$4.4m
  43. Jamaica: US$4.4m
  44. Belgium: US$4.1m
  45. Cyprus: US$4m
  46. Côte d’Ivoire: US$4m
  47. Japan: US$3.9m
  48. Croatia: US$3.9m
  49. Moldova: US$3.3m
  50. Senegal: US$3.2m
  51. Madagascar: US$3m
  52. Sierra Leone: US$3m
  53. Sweden: US$2.9m
  54. Somalia: US$2.8m
  55. Suriname: US$2.7m
  56. Kyrgyzstan: US$2.6m
  57. Uruguay: US$2.6m
  58. Serbia: US$2.6m
  59. Congo - Brazzaville: US$2.4m
  60. Nicaragua: US$2.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$857.3m 48.8%
2 Canada US$67.5m 3.8%
3 France US$67.2m 3.8%
4 Italy US$66.5m 3.8%
5 Netherlands US$61.5m 3.5%
6 Yemen US$60m 3.4%
7 United Arab Emirates US$53.5m 3%
8 Dominican Republic US$35.5m 2%
9 Germany US$34m 1.9%
10 Romania US$26.1m 1.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 South Korea US$426.9m 24.3%
2 India US$415.2m 23.6%
3 Mexico US$408.2m 23.2%
4 Bulgaria US$81.8m 4.7%
5 Germany US$59.1m 3.4%
6 Belgium US$57.2m 3.3%
7 Spain US$56.2m 3.2%
8 Sweden US$34.4m 2%
9 Czechia US$20.9m 1.2%
10 Greece US$18.1m 1%

Legal notes

Subheading notes

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators?

Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators fall under HS subheading 8549.11, part of heading 8549, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8549.11 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8549.11 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators?

The United States, with US$857.3m in 2024 (48.8% of world exports).