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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