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U.S. imports of electrical waste & scrap for precious metal recovery, containing primary cells & batteries (HS 854921) totaled $241K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Electrical Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, Containing Primary Cells & Batteries paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $220K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Waste & Scrap for Precious Metal Recovery, Containing Primary Cells & Batteries imports of $241K in April 2026 ran 199% above the year-to-date monthly average of $80K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElectronic scrap destined for precious metal recovery — gold, silver, platinum, and palladium — that contains primary cells, batteries, accumulators, mercury switches, or cathode-ray tube glass is classified under a single line, 8549210000. Precious metal recovery from e-scrap is a specialized smelting and refining operation, and the intended end-use (precious metal recovery) is a classification criterion that importers must document. Canada leads US import supply under this heading, followed by Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, and Honduras — a supplier mix that reflects both North American e-scrap recycling flows and Latin American mining-adjacent precious metal recovery operations.
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CBP expects evidence that the material is consigned to a facility licensed for precious metal recovery, such as a smelter or refinery. Supporting documents may include a purchase contract specifying precious metal content, assay reports, and the receiving facility's operating permits. Without clear documentation of the recovery intent, CBP may reclassify the goods under a different e-scrap heading.
Countries such as Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, and Honduras appear in the supplier mix partly because precious metal recovery operations in those regions generate scrap streams — including battery and electronic components — that are exported to US refiners. The composition of these shipments often reflects mining and industrial activity rather than consumer electronics collection alone.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| ECUADOR | $134K | -- | -$134K |
| GUATEMALA | $80K | -- | -$80K |
| CANADA | $21K | $31K | +$10K |
| ISRAEL | $6K | -- | -$6K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8549210000 | WASTE/SCRAP FOR PREC MET RECOV PRIM CELLS/BATT ETC | $241K | 10.00% | $22K |
WASTE/SCRAP FOR PREC MET RECOV PRIM CELLS/BATT ETC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8549210000 | WASTE/SCRAP FOR PREC MET RECOV PRIM CELLS/BATT ETC | $3.3M |
WASTE/SCRAP FOR PREC MET RECOV PRIM CELLS/BATT ETC
2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| Virginia | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| Washington | -- | $566K | +$566K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $566K | +$566K |