Cellular Phone E-Waste Scrap from Japan
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.
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
• Declare precious metal content accurately; comply with WEEE directive equivalents; test for functionality to avoid usable phone classification