Mixed CRT Phosphor Powder Waste
Powdered activated glass phosphor scrap scraped from dismantled CRT tubes, containing heavy metals. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers 'other activated glass' from cathode-ray tubes, and this powder is a direct byproduct of CRT recycling.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is not derived from activated glass or contains no listed hazardous substances.
Other e-waste materials without the specific characteristics of 8549.31.00 are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Package the powder in sealed, leak-proof containers to prevent dispersion during transport and meet CBSA safety standards
• Provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to customs if requested
• Verify whether the powder qualifies as hazardous waste under Canadian regulations requiring special permits
Related Products under Tariff item 8549.31.00
Cadmium-Contaminated PCB Assemblies
Printed circuit boards from industrial electronics featuring cadmium-plated connectors and components. The presence of cadmium in these electrical or electronic components places this waste under tariff item 8549.31.00, which covers assemblies containing cadmium.
Cadmium Switchgear Electronic Scrap
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.
CRT Monitor E-Waste with Activated Glass
Discarded cathode-ray tube computer monitors containing phosphor-coated activated glass from the picture tube. Tariff item 8549.31.00 explicitly covers glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, making this e-waste classifiable under this item.
Hazardous Mixed Electronics Shred
Shredded bulk e-waste from processing plants containing trace mercury switches, lead, and cadmium components. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers mixed electrical and electronic assemblies containing these listed hazardous substances, making this shred classifiable under this item.
Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from UPS Systems
Used lead-acid electric accumulators recovered from uninterruptible power supply units, containing lead plates and electrolyte. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers electrical and electronic waste containing primary cells, primary batteries, or electric accumulators, and these are spent accumulators.
Lead-Free but Cadmium Capacitor Scrap
Electronic scrap consisting of silver-cadmium alloy button capacitors recovered from decommissioned power supplies. These components contain cadmium, which is explicitly listed in tariff item 8549.31.00 as a hazardous substance in electrical or electronic components, making this scrap classifiable under this item.