Mercury-Containing Thermostat Switch Scrap
Electronic assemblies from old heating systems with embedded mercury-tilt switches for temperature control. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers mercury-switches in electrical and electronic waste, and these are scrap assemblies with mercury-switches.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mercury-switches are removed and the remaining assemblies contain no listed hazardous substances.
Assemblies without mercury-switches or other listed hazardous materials are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the assemblies are rendered unusable and packaged as waste, not as functional goods
• Handle mercury-switches carefully to prevent breakage and mercury exposure
• Verify whether provincial hazardous waste rules apply to the import
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