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U.S. imports of waste & scrap electrical assemblies and printed circuit boards, nesoi (HS 854939) totaled $215K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Waste & Scrap Electrical Assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards, NESOI paid $9K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $85K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Waste & Scrap Electrical Assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards, NESOI imports of $215K in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $170K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrinted circuit board scrap and electronic assembly waste that does not contain the specifically enumerated hazardous components (primary cells, mercury switches, CRT glass) falls here as the residual 'not elsewhere specified or included' category. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Canada, and Japan — a supplier mix that reflects both maquiladora manufacturing scrap repatriation and global electronics reverse-logistics chains. Because the boundary between this heading and 854931 turns on the presence of specific hazardous components, accurate compositional documentation is essential for correct classification. Shipments that are misidentified as non-hazardous may face reclassification and potential RCRA enforcement.
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The dividing line is the presence of enumerated hazardous components. Scrap assemblies or PCBs containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury switches, CRT glass, or components with cadmium, mercury, lead, or PCBs belong under 854931. Material lacking those specific constituents is classified under 854939 (8549390000). A detailed bill of materials or material safety data sheet for the scrap lot is the practical tool for making this determination.
Mexico's prominence reflects the large volume of US-owned electronics manufacturing in maquiladora zones along the border. Production scrap and defective assemblies generated in those facilities are frequently returned to the US for recycling or further processing, generating significant import flows under this heading.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $48K | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| JAPAN | $10K | $423K | +$413K |
| FRANCE | -- | $298K | +$298K |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $207K | +$207K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549390000 | WASTE/SCRAP ELEC ASSEMB,PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS NES | $215K | 10.00% | $9K |
WASTE/SCRAP ELEC ASSEMB,PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549390000 | WASTE/SCRAP ELEC ASSEMB,PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS NES | $5.3M |
WASTE/SCRAP ELEC ASSEMB,PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS NES
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $30K | $2.8M | +$2.8M |
| Texas | $14K | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| New Hampshire | -- | $405K | +$405K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | $20K | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | $405K | +$405K |