PCB Fluorescent Light Ballast Assemblies from China
Old magnetic fluorescent lamp ballasts containing PCBs in capacitors. Tariff item 8549.31.00 covers electrical or electronic components containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and these ballasts are waste assemblies with PCB capacitors.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure ballasts are rendered unusable and packaged as waste, not as functional goods
• Handle PCB-containing capacitors carefully to prevent leakage during transport
• Verify whether the import requires a PCB waste permit under Canadian regulations