Lead-Solder Printed Circuit Boards from Japan
Obsolete PCBs from consumer electronics with lead-tin solder joints exceeding RoHS limits. HTS 8549.31.00.00 includes 'electrical or electronic components containing lead' in scrap assemblies. Boards are delisted for reuse and intended for smelting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for total lead >1000 ppm using TCLP method; provide downstream smelter contracts; avoid classification as clean precious metal scrap