Mercury-Contaminated Electrical Switches Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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