Scrap Connectors from Telecom Equipment from China
Salvaged gold-plated electrical connectors from decommissioned telecommunications routers and switches, destined for precious metal recovery. These components are electronic scrap, broken or worn, unsuitable for reuse. HTS 8549.29.00.00 applies to such waste principally for gold and silver extraction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit XRF analysis reports confirming precious metal content; comply with TSCA for any flame-retardant materials; segregate from clean metals to prevent reclassification during customs exam