Scrap Printed Circuit Boards from Japan
Used printed circuit boards from discarded electronics containing copper traces, gold contacts, and integrated circuits. Classified under HTS 8549.99.00.00 as electrical waste and scrap unfit for further use or recharging, destined for recycling to recover valuable metals.
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
• Obtain Basel Convention certification for hazardous waste compliance; declare exact metal content for accurate valuation; avoid misclassification as usable parts under 8542