8549.11.10 - For recovery of lead

This HTS category, 8549.11.10, specifically addresses waste and scrap materials derived from lead-acid accumulators that are intended for the recovery of lead. This classification is distinct from its sibling, 8549.11.90, which covers other types of waste and scrap from lead-acid accumulators not primarily designated for lead recovery. The primary focus here is on the intended end-use for recycling and the recovery of the valuable lead component.

Within this classification, the materials are further subdivided to provide more granular detail. Subcategory 8549.11.10.40 applies to waste and scrap specifically originating from lead-acid storage batteries that are of a kind used for starting engines, such as those found in automobiles. This distinction allows for the separate tracking and management of this common type of lead-acid accumulator waste.

The residual subcategory, 8549.11.10.80, encompasses all other waste and scrap from lead-acid accumulators designated for lead recovery that do not fall under the specific engine-starting battery classification. This ensures comprehensive coverage for all relevant materials within the broader scope of lead recovery from spent lead-acid accumulators.