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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Pair with lamp recycling programs; test for mercury vapor; use anti-corrosion packaging