Govt Bans Export of Unsorted Battery Waste, Scrap
The ban covers unsorted battery waste under ITC (HS) Code 85491400, as officials seek to keep recoverable lithium, cobalt and nickel in India.
- On Tuesday, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prohibited the export of Lithium-ion Battery Black Mass, amending the export policy for ITC Code 85491400 from "Free" to "Prohibited" with immediate effect.
- Black mass contains valuable materials including lithium, cobalt, and nickel used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, prompting the Central Government to restrict this waste stream for domestic manufacturing.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department of Commerce issued the notification under Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade Act, covering unsorted waste not containing lead, cadmium, or mercury.
- Exporters can no longer ship Lithium-ion Battery Black Mass under the previous classification, as the material's status changed from "Free" to "Prohibited" until further orders.
- India's decision aligns with the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, ensuring recyclers retain critical materials for domestic battery manufacturing and related industrial applications.
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