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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If new or functional mercury switches
Operational switches are classified as finished electrical components, not waste.
If electrical scrap free of mercury or listed hazards
Non-hazardous electrical/electronic scrap falls under the general other category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ship under UN3506 hazardous waste code; require end-user recycling permits; avoid mixing with non-mercury scrap to prevent reclassification
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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
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Lead-Acid Battery Scrap from UPS Systems
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PCB-Contaminated Circuit Boards
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Spent Lithium Primary Cell Batteries
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