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Mercury-Containing Thermostat Switch Scrap from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

File EPA Form 8700-12 for hazardous waste import; quantify mercury content per unit; segregate from non-hazardous scrap to prevent contamination

Mercury-Containing Thermostat Switch Scrap from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8549.31.00.00