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Telecom Switch Backplane Scrap from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• X-ray assay for gold distribution; remove fiber optics if present; comply with ITAR if military-grade origins