Printer Toner Cartridge Scrap from China
Empty, depleted laser printer toner cartridges with integrated chips and plastic housings, sourced from office recycling, are unusable for their original purpose. They are not economically repairable or refillable and are shipped for material recovery. They are classified under tariff item 8549.99.00 as electrical and electronic waste and scrap due to their embedded electronic components.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the cartridges are empty and non-refillable, and that the electronic components are non-functional
• Clearly declare them as waste and scrap to CBSA
• Check for any environmental regulations on cartridge disposal or recycling