Mercury-Contaminated Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts from Germany
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.
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
• Pair with lamp recycling programs; test for mercury vapor; use anti-corrosion packaging