Cadmium Switchgear Electronic Scrap from Japan
Industrial electrical panels decommissioned from high-voltage switchgear, containing cadmium oxide contacts in circuit breakers. These cadmium-containing electrical components qualify this scrap for tariff item 8549.31.00, which covers electrical or electronic components containing cadmium.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Drain and properly dispose of any dielectric fluids before shipping to avoid classification as hazardous waste under other headings
• Document the origin and cadmium content of the switchgear to facilitate CBSA clearance
• Consider whether the panels are waste or still functional, as functional goods would not fall under this heading