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U.S. imports of electrical and electronic waste & scrap, nesoi (HS 854999) totaled $852K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Electrical and Electronic Waste & Scrap, NESOI paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $172K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical and Electronic Waste & Scrap, NESOI imports of $852K in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $752K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataServing as the catch-all for electrical and electronic waste not captured by the more specific component or assembly headings, this subheading (8549990000) encompasses a wide range of end-of-life electrical goods — motors, wiring harnesses, transformers, and other apparatus — that do not contain the enumerated hazardous constituents triggering the 854991 heading. Mexico leads US imports, with Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, and Bolivia also among the top sources, reflecting both regional manufacturing scrap flows and global secondary-materials trade. The breadth of this residual category means classification disputes are common; importers should document why a shipment does not belong under a more specific heading. Depending on composition, EPA RCRA and state hazardous-waste rules may still apply even for material classified here.
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Goods commonly classified here include scrap electric motors, transformers, wiring harnesses, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus that have reached end-of-life but do not contain the specific hazardous components (primary batteries, mercury switches, CRT glass, cadmium/lead/PCB-containing parts) that would push them into 854991 or the assembly-level headings. The key is that the material must be electrical or electronic in nature but not fit any more specific description in Chapter 85.
Mixed loads present a classification challenge. Customs generally requires classification based on the essential character of the shipment, but for waste streams, the presence of any hazardous components may require the entire lot to be declared under the hazardous heading. Importers should consider segregating hazardous and non-hazardous streams before export to simplify classification and compliance. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing EPA guidance on mixed hazardous waste imports is strongly recommended.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $798K | +$798K |
| MEXICO | $688K | $34K | -$654K |
| JAPAN | -- | $316K | +$316K |
| DJIBOUTI | -- | $62K | +$62K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549990000 | ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI | $852K | 13.04% | $22K |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549990000 | ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI | $4.3M |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI
911.9K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $197K | $3.4M | +$3.2M |
| Massachusetts | -- | $418K | +$418K |
| New York | $318K | $71K | -$247K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| YSLETA, TX | $338K | -- | -$338K |