Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators
HS v2022 Code: 854912
About waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators
HS code 854912 covers the import and export of waste and scrap materials from primary cells, primary batteries, and electric accumulators that contain lead, cadmium, or mercury. This industry plays a crucial role in the recycling and proper disposal of hazardous electronic waste, helping to minimize the environmental impact of these materials. The trade of 854912 goods is an essential component of the broader circular economy, as it enables the recovery and reuse of valuable resources from discarded electrical products.
Production process
The main production techniques involved in the 854912 industry center around the collection, sorting, and processing of spent or discarded primary cells, batteries, and accumulators. This typically involves the manual or automated disassembly of these products, the separation of their component materials (such as metals, plastics, and chemicals), and the appropriate treatment and disposal of the hazardous elements. Advanced recycling technologies may also be employed to extract and purify the recoverable materials for reuse in new products.
Production inputs
The primary inputs required for the 854912 industry include the collection of spent or discarded primary cells, batteries, and accumulators from various sources, such as households, businesses, and waste management facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the safe handling, sorting, and processing of these materials, as well as the necessary infrastructure and logistics to transport the waste and scrap to processing facilities.
Production outputs
The main outputs of the 854912 industry are the recovered and purified materials from the recycled primary cells, batteries, and accumulators, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. These materials can then be reused in the production of new 854810 Primary cells and primary batteries or 850720 Lead-acid accumulators, among other applications. The proper disposal of any hazardous waste generated during the recycling process is also a crucial output of this industry.
Revisions to 854912
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 854912. The most recent 1 version of this code (854912) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 854912.
Family tree for waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8549'>8549: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854912'>854912: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854911'>854911: Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854913'>854913: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854914'>854914: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854919'>854919: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854921'>854921: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854929'>854929: Waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.21</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854931'>854931: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854939'>854939: Waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.31</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854991'>854991: Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no 8549</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854999'>854999: Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in item no 8549.91</a>"]
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