What product does HS code 85499100 refer to?

HS 85499100 falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics), heading 8549 (Electrical and electronic waste and scrap). Specifically: Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or ot.

What documents are required to import HS 85499100 into United States?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 85499100 into United States?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × Free = import duty. Then add VAT/GST = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/us.

WCO classification path

Chapter85Electrical machinery; electronics
Heading8549Electrical and electronic waste and scrap
Subheading854991Other
National85499100Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

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What is the United States import tariff for HS 85499100 (Containing primary cells, primary batteries, elect)?

Quick answer: United States MFN rate for HS 85499100 is Free.

"Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)"

HS code 8549.91.00.00 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Heading 8549 "Electrical and electronic waste and scrap"; Subheading 854991 "Other") under the United States tariff schedule classifies "Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)". United States customs apply MFN rate of Free, Column 2 rate Free. Statutory unit of measure: kg.