Scrap Smartphone Printed Circuit Boards from Germany
Used printed circuit boards recovered from end-of-life smartphones, containing integrated circuits, capacitors, and connectors that are no longer functional as a complete device. Classified under HTS 8549.39.00.00 as other electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards designated for waste and scrap processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA e-waste import approval and provide certificates of destruction; verify boards are fully non-functional to avoid classification as usable parts; declare exact weight and precious metal content accurately