Scrap Printed Circuit Boards with Gold Plating
Discarded printed circuit boards from electronics manufacturing containing gold-plated contacts and connectors, principally used for precious metal recovery. These boards are electronic scrap unfit for further use but valuable for gold content. They fall under this tariff item as electrical and electronic waste for precious metal recovery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boards include spent batteries
Spent batteries are classified separately.
If the boards are for lead recovery
Lead recovery waste is a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the boards are discarded and packaged as waste, not protected
• Declare under 8549.29.00 for 'Other' precious metal recovery waste
• Provide documentation of the gold content and non-functional status
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