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Copper PCB Etch Residue Briquettes from Japan

Briquetted copper etch residue from printed circuit board manufacturing, compacted for transport and imported for melting recovery. Not commercially viable as conductive material, qualifies under 9817.00.80 processing provisions.

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

PCB fabrication process residue certification required

Chemical composition analysis confirms copper content levels

Avoid Chapter 26 classification by proving metallic copper article status