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Used Laptop Computer Scrap from Japan

Discarded laptop computers with broken screens, damaged motherboards, and non-functional batteries, collected for metal recovery. Falls under 8549.99.00.00 as electronic waste unfit for reuse due to wear and damage.

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

• Require EPA waste import permit; segregate hazardous components like batteries; provide dismantling certificates proving scrap status