Mixed E-Waste with Mercury LCD Backlights from Mexico
Discarded flat-screen monitors containing CCFL backlights with mercury vapor. Falls under HTS 8549.31.00.00 as electronic assemblies with mercury-containing components. These are complete devices for lamp recycling and material recovery.
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
• Declare mercury lamp count per shipment; comply with Universal Waste Rule for lamps; segregate intact vs broken lamps for transport