Cadmium Switchgear Electronic Scrap from Germany
Industrial electrical panels with cadmium oxide contacts from circuit breakers. HTS 8549.31.00.00 due to cadmium-containing electrical components in waste assemblies. High-voltage gear decommissioned for hazardous disposal.
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
• Document switch contact material composition; comply with OSHA cadmium exposure limits during handling; use licensed hazardous waste transporters