About HS Code 854929
This HS code covers electrical and electronic waste and scrap primarily intended for precious metal recovery, but specifically excludes the hazardous materials listed in 854921 (like batteries, mercury switches, or CRT glass). This category typically includes less hazardous, but still valuable, e-waste streams. Importers are specialized recycling and refining companies focused on extracting gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from electronic components. Exporters are often countries with significant electronic manufacturing and consumption, generating substantial volumes of this type of scrap. Key trade factors include the efficiency of sorting and pre-processing, the purity of the scrap, and the prevailing market prices for precious metals. The trade is driven by the economic value of the recovered metals and the environmental benefits of diverting waste from landfills, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain for critical raw materials.
Products Under This Code
Gold-plated connectors, Silver-coated contacts, Platinum-containing sensors, Palladium-rich capacitors, Scrap integrated circuits (ICs), Gold bonding wires, Silver-bearing switches, Precious metal alloys from electronics
Real World Examples
Gold-plated edge connectors from old circuit boards, Silver contacts from relays, Platinum sensors from industrial equipment, Palladium capacitors from consumer electronics, Scrap from semiconductor manufacturing
Common Misclassification
This code is differentiated from 854921 by the absence of specific hazardous components like batteries or CRT glass, making its handling and transport less stringently regulated under certain international conventions.
Products Classified Under 8549.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Major players in the trade of this less hazardous precious metal-bearing e-waste include China, Germany, Japan, and the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 854929?
HS code 854929 covers: Waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.21. This HS code covers electrical and electronic waste and scrap primarily intended for precious metal recovery, but specifically excludes the hazardous materials listed in 854921 (like batteries, mercury switches, or CRT glass). This category typically includes less hazardous, but still valuable, e-waste streams. Importers are specialized recycling and refining companies focused on extracting gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from electronic components. Exporters are often countries with significant electronic manufacturing and consumption, generating substantial volumes of this type of scrap. Key trade factors include the efficiency of sorting and pre-processing, the purity of the scrap, and the prevailing market prices for precious metals. The trade is driven by the economic value of the recovered metals and the environmental benefits of diverting waste from landfills, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain for critical raw materials.
What products fall under HS code 854929?
Gold-plated connectors, Silver-coated contacts, Platinum-containing sensors, Palladium-rich capacitors, Scrap integrated circuits (ICs), Gold bonding wires, Silver-bearing switches, Precious metal alloys from electronics
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854929?
This code is differentiated from 854921 by the absence of specific hazardous components like batteries or CRT glass, making its handling and transport less stringently regulated under certain international conventions.
How is HS code 854929 structured?
HS code 854929 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (49) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.