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Subheading 854919 covers waste and scrap of primary cells and batteries other than manganese (854913) and lithium (854914). The scope includes silver oxide battery waste (button cells), zinc-air battery waste (hearing aids), mercury battery waste and other primary battery types. Mercury batteries constitute hazardous waste due to mercury content. This is a residual subheading for primary battery waste not covered by 854913 and 854914. Classification follows the GIR, rules 1 and 6.

Battery waste under 854919 is subject to the Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and the Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 1013/2006. Mercury-containing batteries are classified as hazardous waste. Transport of mercury batteries is subject to ADR regulations for dangerous goods. The Minamata Convention restricts trade in mercury and mercury-containing products. CBAM does not apply.

Current MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Transboundary trade requires compliance with the Waste Shipment Regulation. Mercury-containing batteries are subject to particular restrictions. Current TARIC codes should be checked before clearance. VAT is charged on import.

Importing other battery waste (CN 8549 19) into the European Union requires compliance with RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU), WEEE 2 (2012/19/EU) and CE marking. An EORI number and correct customs declaration are mandatory. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC, as ITA preferences or EU FTA rates (e.g. CETA, EPA, EU-Korea) may apply. Import from Russia and Belarus is subject to EU sanctions. National import VAT applies at the destination Member State rate.