E-Waste Mercury Tilt Switches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Ship under UN3506 hazardous waste code; require end-user recycling permits; avoid mixing with non-mercury scrap to prevent reclassification