Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap: > Other: > Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8549.91.00.00
Used AA Alkaline Batteries Scrap
Scrap consisting of spent AA alkaline primary batteries collected from consumer electronics waste. Classified under HTS 8549.91.00.00 because it contains primary cells that are no longer usable due to wear and cannot be recharged. This subheading specifically covers electrical waste with hazardous primary batteries.
Discarded NiCd Rechargeable Battery Packs
Waste electric accumulators from NiCd battery packs used in power tools and cordless phones, containing cadmium hazardous components. Falls under 8549.91.00.00 as e-waste scrap with toxic heavy metals in accumulators. Not suitable for reuse due to degradation.
CRT Monitor Glass Scrap
Glass cullet recovered from dismantled cathode-ray tube monitors, classified as activated glass waste. HTS 8549.91.00.00 covers glass from CRTs due to phosphor coatings and potential lead content. Used in recycling for new display production.
E-Waste Mercury Tilt Switches
Scrap mercury-switches salvaged from old thermostats and electronics appliances. Directly covered by HTS 8549.91.00.00 for electrical waste containing mercury components. High recycling value for mercury recovery.
Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from UPS Systems
Used lead-acid electric accumulators from uninterruptible power supplies, containing hazardous lead. HTS 8549.91.00.00 applies to this e-waste due to lead content in components. Common in data center recycling streams.
PCB-Contaminated Circuit Boards
Electronic scrap circuit boards from legacy equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls in capacitors. Classified under 8549.91.00.00 for electrical components with PCBs. Strict regulations for transformer-derived waste.
Spent Lithium Primary Cell Batteries
Non-rechargeable lithium primary cells from cameras and watches, now as hazardous waste. HTS 8549.91.00.00 covers primary cells in e-waste unfit for use. Fire risk requires specialized handling.
Cadmium-Containing Electrical Connectors Scrap
Waste electrical connectors from aerospace and military electronics with cadmium plating. Falls under 8549.91.00.00 due to cadmium hazardous components. Recovered for precious metal refining.
Broken CRT Television Glass Waste
Shattered glass from dismantled CRT televisions, classified as cathode-ray tube glass scrap. HTS 8549.91.00.00 includes activated glass hazardous for lead and phosphor leaching. Processed into frit for new tubes.
Mercury-Contaminated Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
Discarded electronic ballasts from fluorescent lighting containing mercury switches or components. Covered by 8549.91.00.00 for electrical waste with mercury. Common commercial building demolition scrap.
Used Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries from Telecom
Spent VRLA accumulators from telecom backup systems with hazardous lead content. HTS 8549.91.00.00 for e-waste electric accumulators. High demand for lead smelting feedstock.
PCB Transformer Electrical Scrap
Dismantled transformers from industrial equipment leaking PCBs, as hazardous electrical waste. 8549.91.00.00 covers components containing polychlorinated biphenyls. Requires decontamination before metals recovery.
Mixed E-Waste with Cadmium Solder Components
Bulk electronic scrap containing circuit boards with cadmium-based solders from older devices. HTS 8549.91.00.00 for electrical components with cadmium. Sorted for base metal reclamation.
Spent Mercury Oxide Button Cells
Waste mercury oxide primary button cells from hearing aids and calculators. Classified under 8549.91.00.00 due to mercury content in primary cells. Specialized for precious metal and mercury recovery.
Lead Glass from CRT Rear Assemblies
Funnel glass sections from CRTs containing lead for radiation shielding, as activated glass waste. HTS 8549.91.00.00 specifically includes CRT glass. Recycled into radiation shielding materials.