Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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