Mixed E-Waste with Mercury LCD Backlights from Japan
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.
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
• X-ray panels intact to contain mercury; limit stack height to prevent crushing; use universal waste handler certification