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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If insulated cables with cadmium contacts intact
Cable assemblies with hazardous components may classify under wiring harnesses.
If connectors free of cadmium or listed toxics
Non-hazardous electrical scrap uses the general provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• RoHS compliance docs even for scrap; segregate by metal type; declare plating thickness
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