Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap. > Other: > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Products classified under Tariff item 8549.91.00.00
Broken CRT Television Glass Waste
Broken glass from dismantled cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions, including the panel and funnel portions, is considered activated glass waste due to lead and phosphor coatings. This material falls under tariff item 8549.91.00 as it is electrical and electronic waste containing glass from cathode-ray tubes. It is typically processed into frit for manufacturing new tubes or for other glass recycling applications.
8549.91.00Cadmium-Containing Electrical Connectors Scrap
Waste electrical connectors from aerospace or military electronics that have cadmium plating are covered by tariff item 8549.91.00 because they are electrical components containing cadmium. These connectors are typically recovered for precious metal refining, but their cadmium content makes them hazardous e-waste. The item applies regardless of whether the connectors are still attached to other components or are loose scrap.
8549.91.00CRT Monitor Glass Scrap
Glass cullet recovered from dismantled cathode-ray tube monitors is classified as activated glass waste under tariff item 8549.91.00. This glass contains phosphor coatings and may have lead content, making it hazardous e-waste. The material is often recycled into new glass products or used in construction materials after proper treatment.
8549.91.00Discarded NiCd Rechargeable Battery Packs
Discarded nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery packs from power tools and cordless phones are electric accumulators containing cadmium, a hazardous substance. These spent batteries are classified under tariff item 8549.91.00 as electrical and electronic waste. They are typically recycled to recover cadmium and nickel.
8549.91.00E-Waste Mercury Tilt Switches
Scrap mercury tilt switches salvaged from old thermostats and electrical appliances are covered by tariff item 8549.91.00 because they are electrical components containing mercury. These switches are considered hazardous e-waste and have recycling value for mercury recovery. The item specifically lists mercury-switches as covered goods.
8549.91.00Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from UPS Systems
Used lead-acid electric accumulators from uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are classified under tariff item 8549.91.00 as electrical and electronic waste containing lead. These spent batteries are common in data center recycling streams and are hazardous due to their lead content. They are typically recycled for lead smelting.
8549.91.00Lead Glass from CRT Rear Assemblies
Funnel glass sections from cathode-ray tubes, which contain lead for radiation shielding, are activated glass waste under tariff item 8549.91.00. This glass is specifically covered by the item's reference to glass from cathode-ray tubes. It is often recycled into radiation shielding materials or new glass products.
8549.91.00Mercury-Contaminated Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
Discarded electronic ballasts from fluorescent lighting that contain mercury switches or components are covered by tariff item 8549.91.00 as electrical waste containing mercury. These ballasts are common in commercial building demolition scrap and are hazardous due to mercury content. They are typically processed to recover mercury and other metals.
8549.91.00Mixed E-Waste with Cadmium Solder Components
Bulk electronic scrap containing circuit boards with cadmium-based solders from older devices falls under tariff item 8549.91.00 because it contains electrical components with cadmium. This mixed e-waste is sorted for base metal reclamation, but the cadmium content makes it hazardous. The item covers electrical or electronic components containing cadmium.
8549.91.00PCB-Contaminated Circuit Boards
Electronic scrap circuit boards from legacy equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in capacitors are classified under tariff item 8549.91.00. The item specifically covers electrical or electronic components containing PCBs. These boards are subject to strict regulations and require decontamination before metals recovery.
8549.91.00PCB Transformer Electrical Scrap
Dismantled transformers from industrial equipment that are leaking polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are hazardous electrical waste under tariff item 8549.91.00. The item covers electrical components containing PCBs. These transformers require decontamination before metals recovery and are subject to strict environmental regulations.
8549.91.00Spent Lithium Primary Cell Batteries
Spent lithium primary cells from cameras and watches are primary cells that are no longer usable and are classified under tariff item 8549.91.00. These cells are hazardous e-waste due to their chemical composition and fire risk. The item covers primary cells in electrical and electronic waste.
8549.91.00Spent Mercury Oxide Button Cells
Waste mercury oxide primary button cells from hearing aids and calculators are classified under tariff item 8549.91.00 due to their mercury content. These spent cells are primary cells that are hazardous e-waste. They are specialized for precious metal and mercury recovery.
8549.91.00Used AA Alkaline Batteries Scrap
Scrap consisting of spent AA alkaline primary batteries collected from consumer electronics waste is classified under tariff item 8549.91.00 because it contains primary cells that are no longer usable. These batteries are common in household e-waste streams and are typically recycled for zinc, manganese, and steel recovery.
8549.91.00Used Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries from Telecom
Spent valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) accumulators from telecom backup systems are electric accumulators with hazardous lead content, classified under tariff item 8549.91.00. These batteries are common in telecom infrastructure recycling and are in high demand for lead smelting feedstock. The item covers electric accumulators in e-waste.