Cellular Phone E-Waste Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare precious metal content accurately; comply with WEEE directive equivalents; test for functionality to avoid usable phone classification