Telecom Switch Backplane Scrap from Germany
Decommissioned backplane boards from enterprise telecom switches with extensive gold-plated vias and contacts for recovery. This multilayer electronic scrap is principally for precious metal extraction. Covered by 8549.29.00.00 as other electrical waste.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• X-ray assay for gold distribution; remove fiber optics if present; comply with ITAR if military-grade origins