Scrap Smartphone Printed Circuit Boards from Japan
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 — 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
• 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