U.S. exports of Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI (HS 854929) totaled $30.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI paid $46K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI imports of $1.8M in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: August 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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43 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 11 in heading 8549
Subheading 854929 · $30.2M of $115.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$30.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $20.4M of Electrical & Electronic Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, NESOI and exported $329.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549290000 | Elec Waste/Scrap for Recovery of Precious Metl Nes | $1.8M | 2.63% | 14.12% | $46K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549290000 | Elec Waste/Scrap for Recovery of Precious Metl Nes | $30.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Japan together take 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
85.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.63% of imports for consumption.