Gold-Plated Lead Frame Scrap from IC Production from Mexico
Manufacturing scrap lead frames with gold plating from integrated circuit assembly lines, recycled for precious metal recovery. These electrical waste pieces are defective or trimmed excess. HTS 8549.29.00.00 includes such semiconductor-related scrap.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include fab yield reports showing scrap generation; comply with semiconductor industry cleanroom waste rules; declare palladium content if present