Discarded Laptop Motherboards from Japan
Motherboards from obsolete laptops, damaged beyond repair with soldered components and non-operational chips, intended for recycling. Falls under HTS 8549.39.00.00 as other electronic assemblies classified as waste and scrap.
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
• Include detailed manifests listing component types and hazardous substances like lead/capacitors; ensure compliance with Basel Convention for transboundary e-waste movement; test for functionality to confirm scrap status