Cellular Phone E-Waste Scrap

Broken smartphones and feature phones with shattered screens, corroded circuit boards, and non-functional components. Classified as 8549.99.00.00 electrical scrap suitable only for recycling precious metals extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8517Lower: 10% vs 35%

If telephones remain operational

Functional mobile phones classified under heading 8517

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If primarily plastic casings

Plastic scrap may shift to Chapter 39 if metal content minimal

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare precious metal content accurately; comply with WEEE directive equivalents; test for functionality to avoid usable phone classification