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U.S. imports of electrical & electronic waste & scrap for precious metal recovery, nesoi (HS 854929) totaled $1.7M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI paid $39K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $389K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI imports of $1.7M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBroader than its companion heading (854921), this residual category captures all electrical and electronic waste and scrap destined for precious metal recovery that is not specifically covered elsewhere — including circuit boards, connectors, and other e-scrap components rich in gold, silver, or platinum-group metals. A single 10-digit line, 8549290000, covers this stream. Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, consistent with integrated North American electronics manufacturing and recycling networks. Importers should be prepared to substantiate the precious-metal-recovery end-use with refinery consignment documentation, as CBP scrutinizes the classification boundary between this heading and general e-scrap streams.
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The key distinction is the documented end-use: 854929 applies only when the scrap is destined for precious metal recovery at a licensed smelter or refinery. E-scrap sent for base-metal recovery, component harvesting, or refurbishment is classified elsewhere. CBP may request refinery contracts, assay data, or facility permits to confirm the precious-metal-recovery purpose.
Yes, printed circuit board scrap and precious-metal-bearing connectors are among the most common articles traded under 854929. Classification here requires that the goods be in a condition suitable only for recovery — i.e., not repairable or reusable as functional components. If boards retain functional value, they may be classified under more specific Chapter 85 headings for electronic components.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $13.5M | +$13.5M |
| CANADA | $589K | $10.4M | +$9.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $9.4M | +$9.4M |
| MEXICO | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $162K | +$162K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549290000 | ELEC WASTE/SCRAP FOR RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METL NES | $1.7M | 10.00% | $39K |
ELEC WASTE/SCRAP FOR RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METL NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549290000 | ELEC WASTE/SCRAP FOR RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METL NES | $33.4M |
ELEC WASTE/SCRAP FOR RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METL NES
4.1M kg
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | -- | $8.0M | +$8.0M |
| Minnesota | -- | $5.9M | +$5.9M |
| Georgia | $17K | $3.8M | +$3.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHGATE SPRINGS-ALBURG, VT | $4K | $7.7M | +$7.7M |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $7.5M | +$7.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $4.6M | +$4.6M |