Obsolete Gaming Console Circuit Boards from Japan
Printed circuit boards from scrapped gaming consoles, with GPU, CPU, and memory chips rendered unusable. Imported as electrical waste under HTS 8549.39.00.00 for material recovery.
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
• Document demanufacturing process to prove non-functionality; segregate lithium batteries to comply with hazmat rules; calculate duties based on scrap value excluding recoverable metals