Harmonized System
U.S. exports of waste & scrap electrical assemblies and printed circuit boards containing primary cells, batteries, or crts (HS 854931) totaled $124K in August 2026.
Waste & Scrap Electrical Assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards Containing Primary Cells, Batteries, or CRTs imports of $24K in August 2026 ran 269% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under a dedicated Basel Convention-aligned heading, this stream covers end-of-life printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies that contain primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury switches, cathode-ray tube glass, or other hazardous components. The presence of regulated substances — mercury, lead, cadmium — means shipments may trigger EPA and state-level hazardous-waste controls in addition to standard customs entry. The United Kingdom and Mexico are the leading US import sources, with France and South Korea also contributing meaningfully, reflecting both reverse-logistics flows from US-brand electronics and cross-border manufacturing scrap. Importers should confirm whether material qualifies as a commodity or a regulated waste before filing entry, as misclassification can trigger enforcement under RCRA.
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The specific hazardous components — mercury switches, CRT glass, primary batteries, and electric accumulators — are what place material under 854931 rather than the broader NESOI heading 854939. If a shipment contains any of these listed components, it must be declared under 8549310000. Importers should document the composition of the scrap lot to support correct classification and any required EPA hazardous-waste notifications.
Potentially yes. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), certain electronic scrap containing hazardous constituents may be regulated as hazardous waste rather than a commodity. Importers should determine whether the material meets the definition of a 'spent material' or 'hazardous secondary material' and consult EPA's export/import rules for hazardous waste, as well as any applicable Basel Convention obligations, before shipment.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 8549
Subheading 854931 · $124K of $115.1M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$24KYoY · free account
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$124KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549310000 | Waste/Scrap Elec Assemb Etc, Prim Cells/Batt Etc | $24K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549310000 | Waste/Scrap Elec Assemb Etc, Prim Cells/Batt Etc | $124K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Japan and Thailand together take 88% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.