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Medical Equipment PCB Scrap from Japan

Discarded printed circuit boards from MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound machines containing specialized ICs. HTS 8549.99.00.00 as medical electrical waste unfit for reuse.

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

Decontamination certificates mandatory; radiation exposure testing; high-value component declaration