Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use UN-approved mercury-rated containers; include mercury vapor test results; partner only with TSCA-registered recyclers to meet U.S. import standards