Mercury-Contaminated Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pair with lamp recycling programs; test for mercury vapor; use anti-corrosion packaging