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PCB-Contaminated Circuit Boards from Japan

Electronic scrap circuit boards from legacy equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls in capacitors. Classified under 8549.91.00.00 for electrical components with PCBs. Strict regulations for transformer-derived waste.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct PCB wipe tests per EPA Method 8082; obtain TSCA import certification; segregate from clean board scrap