Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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