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: > Of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal: > 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)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8549.21.00.00
Spent Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries Scrap
Scrap from used NiMH batteries containing primary cells and electric accumulators with hazardous components like cadmium traces, collected for precious metal recovery. Classified under 8549.21.00.00 due to the presence of spent accumulators and potential heavy metal contaminants. Primarily used in electronics recycling facilities.
Discarded Lithium-Ion Battery Packs with Cadmium Traces
E-waste from end-of-life Li-ion battery packs in laptops and phones, containing electric accumulators with cadmium impurities, destined for gold/silver recovery. Meets 8549.21 criteria due to hazardous electrical components and accumulators. Sorted for specialized recycling.
CRT Monitor Glass Scrap with Leaded Activated Glass
Broken glass from cathode-ray tube monitors containing leaded phosphor-coated glass, processed for precious metal recovery from circuit boards attached. Falls under 8549.21.00.00 specifically for CRT glass and hazardous components. Common in bulk electronics dismantling.
Mercury Relay Scrap from Industrial Controls
Heavy-duty mercury-wetted relays from factory automation, containing hazardous mercury switches, for silver contact recovery. Direct 8549.21.00.00 classification.
Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap
Batch of discarded tilt/mercury switches from appliances and instruments, containing hazardous mercury, bundled for platinum group metal recovery. Directly covered by 8549.21.00.00 mercury-switch provision in precious metal e-waste. High recycling value.
Lead-Soldered PCB Scrap from Electronics
Printed circuit boards from scrapped computers with lead solder joints and components, targeted for gold/palladium recovery. Classified in 8549.21.00.00 for electronic components containing lead. Shredded or whole-board form.
Mixed Primary Cell Battery Scrap with Mercury
Assorted alkaline and zinc-carbon primary batteries from consumer devices, some containing mercury oxide cells, for silver recovery. Fits 8549.21.00.00 due to primary cells and mercury presence. Volume-packed for recycling.
PCBs-Contaminated Transformer Components Scrap
Electrical components from old transformers with polychlorinated biphenyls residue, processed for copper/silver recovery. Covered by 8549.21.00.00 PCB provision in hazardous e-waste. Legacy industrial equipment source.
Cadmium-Containing Solder Paste Residue Scrap
Electronic scrap from manufacturing waste with cadmium in lead-free solder alternatives, for precious metal reclamation. 8549.21.00.00 applies to cadmium-bearing components. SMT production byproduct.
Leaded CRT Funnel Glass Fragments
Funnel sections from dismantled CRT televisions with high lead content in glass matrix, for attached circuit precious metals recovery. Specific to 8549.21.00.00 cathode-ray tube glass provision. Crushed form.
Mixed E-Waste with Mercury LCD Backlights
Scrap LCD panels containing mercury vapor fluorescent lamps, combined with boards for precious metal extraction. 8549.21.00.00 covers mercury components in electronic waste. From flat-screen recycling.
Spent Alkaline Batteries with PCB Contamination
Used household alkaline batteries cross-contaminated with PCBs from mixed waste streams, for minor precious metal recovery. Meets dual criteria of primary cells and PCBs in 8549.21.00.00. Consumer collection bins.
Cadmium-Plated Connector Scrap
Electrical connectors from aerospace/military electronics with cadmium plating for corrosion resistance, scrapped for gold pins. 8549.21.00.00 for cadmium components destined for metal recovery.
Lead-Acid Battery Terminal Scrap with Accumulators
Scrap terminals and plates from lead-acid batteries containing electric accumulators with lead, for antimony/lead recovery alongside precious contacts. Classified under 8549.21.00.00 lead provision.
Mixed Hazardous Component E-Waste Shred
Shredded electronics mix containing primary cells, lead capacitors, mercury traces, and CRT frit, optimized for precious metal smelting. Broadly covered by multiple 8549.21.00.00 criteria for recovery operations.