Mercury-Containing Thermostat Switch Scrap from Japan
Electronic assemblies from old heating systems with embedded mercury-tilt switches for temperature control. Covered by HTS 8549.31.00.00 due to 'mercury-switches' in the legal description for hazardous electronic waste. These are non-functional units collected for mercury reclamation.
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
• File EPA Form 8700-12 for hazardous waste import; quantify mercury content per unit; segregate from non-hazardous scrap to prevent contamination