Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during moulding solely for purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 85.46; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material. > Of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal: > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 8549.21
Cadmium-Containing Solder Paste Residue Scrap
> Cadmium-containing solder paste residue scrap is a byproduct of surface-mount technology (SMT) manufacturing, consisting of waste solder paste that includes cadmium as a component in lead-free solder alternatives. This material is destined for precious metal reclamation, as it contains recoverable silver and other valuable metals. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains electrical or electronic components with cadmium, which is explicitly covered by this item.
8549.21.00Cadmium-Plated Connector Scrap
> Cadmium-plated connector scrap consists of electrical connectors from aerospace or military electronics that have been cadmium-plated for corrosion resistance. These connectors are scrapped for recovery of gold pins and other precious metals. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains electrical components with cadmium, which is a listed hazardous substance in this item.
8549.21.00CRT Monitor Glass Scrap with Leaded Activated Glass
> CRT monitor glass scrap with leaded activated glass consists of broken glass from cathode-ray tube monitors, including leaded phosphor-coated glass. This scrap is processed for precious metal recovery from attached circuit boards. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains glass from cathode-ray tubes, which is explicitly listed in this item.
8549.21.00Discarded Lithium-Ion Battery Packs with Cadmium Traces
> Discarded lithium-ion battery packs with cadmium traces are e-waste from end-of-life laptops and phones, containing electric accumulators with cadmium impurities. These packs are destined for gold and silver recovery from their electronic components. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains electric accumulators and cadmium, both listed in this item.
8549.21.00Lead-Acid Battery Terminal Scrap with Accumulators
> Lead-acid battery terminal scrap consists of terminals and plates from lead-acid batteries, containing electric accumulators with lead. This scrap is processed for antimony and lead recovery, along with any precious metal contacts. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains electric accumulators and lead, both covered by this item.
8549.21.00Leaded CRT Funnel Glass Fragments
> Leaded CRT funnel glass fragments are funnel sections from dismantled CRT televisions, with high lead content in the glass matrix. These fragments are processed for precious metal recovery from attached circuit components. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains glass from cathode-ray tubes, which is explicitly listed.
8549.21.00Lead-Soldered PCB Scrap from Electronics
> Lead-soldered PCB scrap from electronics consists of printed circuit boards from scrapped computers, with lead solder joints and components. This scrap is targeted for gold and palladium recovery. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains electrical or electronic components with lead, which is listed in this item.
8549.21.00Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap
> Mercury-contaminated electrical switches scrap consists of discarded tilt or mercury switches from appliances and instruments, containing hazardous mercury. These switches are bundled for platinum group metal recovery from their contacts. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains mercury-switches, which are explicitly listed.
8549.21.00Mercury Relay Scrap from Industrial Controls
> Mercury relay scrap from industrial controls consists of heavy-duty mercury-wetted relays from factory automation, containing hazardous mercury switches. These relays are processed for silver contact recovery. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains mercury-switches, which are listed in this item.
8549.21.00Mixed E-Waste with Mercury LCD Backlights
> Mixed e-waste with mercury LCD backlights consists of scrap LCD panels containing mercury vapor fluorescent lamps, combined with circuit boards for precious metal extraction. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains mercury components, which are listed in this item.
8549.21.00Mixed Hazardous Component E-Waste Shred
> Mixed hazardous component e-waste shred consists of shredded electronics containing primary cells, lead capacitors, mercury traces, and CRT frit. This shred is optimized for precious metal smelting. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains multiple listed substances, including primary cells, lead, mercury, and CRT glass.
8549.21.00Mixed Primary Cell Battery Scrap with Mercury
> Mixed primary cell battery scrap with mercury consists of assorted alkaline and zinc-carbon primary batteries from consumer devices, some containing mercury oxide cells. This scrap is processed for silver recovery. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains primary cells and mercury, both listed in this item.
8549.21.00PCBs-Contaminated Transformer Components Scrap
> PCBs-contaminated transformer components scrap consists of electrical components from old transformers with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) residue. This scrap is processed for copper and silver recovery. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains PCBs, which are listed in this item.
8549.21.00Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination
> Spent alkaline batteries with PCB contamination are used household alkaline batteries cross-contaminated with PCBs from mixed waste streams. These batteries are processed for minor precious metal recovery. This product falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains primary cells and PCBs, both listed in this item.
8549.21.00Spent Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Scrap
> Spent nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries scrap consists of used NiMH batteries containing primary cells and electric accumulators with hazardous components like cadmium traces. This scrap is collected for precious metal recovery. It falls under tariff item 8549.21.00 because it contains primary cells, electric accumulators, and cadmium, all listed in this item.