Gold-Finger Computer Motherboard Scrap from Japan
End-of-life computer motherboards featuring gold-finger edge connectors, collected for gold recovery through smelting processes. This electronic waste is no longer functional and valued mainly for its precious metal content. Falls under HTS 8549.29.00.00 as other electrical scrap for precious metal extraction.
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
• Require material content analysis showing >0.1% precious metals; prepare hazardous waste manifests if containing capacitors; declare exact origin to avoid anti-dumping duties on Asian electronics scrap