Cellular Phone E-Waste Scrap from United States
Broken smartphones and feature phones with shattered screens and corroded circuit boards are unusable for their original purpose and economically unsuitable for repair. Shipped in bulk for precious metals extraction, they are considered electrical and electronic waste and scrap. This places them under tariff item 8549.99.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure phones are non-functional and packaged in a manner not protecting individual units, as required for waste classification
• Clearly document the damage and the recycling purpose for CBSA
• Be mindful of Canadian environmental regulations on e-waste imports