Recyclers process other battery waste to recover metals and materials.
HSN code 85491900 is classified as Restricted under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — a license or permit is required before export.
This product requires a license or permit before export/import from India.
HSN Code Details
Other waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators not named above, including damaged batteries and battery production scrap.
Check hazardous waste rules and permits for each chemistry; damaged lithium batteries are special dangerous goods. Waste electrical and electronic material is regulated: shipments need Basel Convention and national hazardous waste or e-waste permits, prior informed consent, correct classification (Annex VIII or IX), recycler authorisation at destination, battery and mercury segregation, and sealed, labelled packing; never ship as ordinary goods.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8549)
- 85496 (a) Throughout the Nomenclature, the expression ""electrical and electronic waste and scrap"" means electrical and electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards and electrical or electronic articles that? (i) have been rendered unusable for their original purposes by breakage, cutting-up or otherFree
- 85491100Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spentRestricted
- 85491200Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spentRestricted
- 85491300Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spentRestricted
- 85491400Waste and scrap of primary cells,Restricted
- 85492100Of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal:--Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glassRestricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. HSN 85491900 is Restricted under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — you need a license or permit before export.
It is other spent battery waste including production scrap.
HSN 85491900 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8549 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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