E-Waste Mercury Tilt Switches from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ship under UN3506 hazardous waste code; require end-user recycling permits; avoid mixing with non-mercury scrap to prevent reclassification