Defunct Network Interface Card Contacts

Gold-plated contacts depopulated from obsolete network interface cards, collected for smelter feed. Pure electronic waste stream for precious metals. HTS 8549.29.00.00 for this recovery scrap.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8517.62.00Lower: 32.5% vs 35%

If communication modules

Assembled NICs classify under transmission apparatus parts.

8542.90.00.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If electronic circuit parts

Other integrated circuit boards use circuit subheadings.

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