Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch
HS v2022 Code: 854931
About electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch
HS code 854931 covers a critical segment of the electronics recycling and waste management industry. This code encompasses a wide range of electrical and electronic waste, including assemblies, printed circuit boards, and devices containing batteries, accumulators, and mercury switches. As the global demand for electronic goods continues to rise, the proper handling and disposal of this waste stream has become increasingly important, both for environmental protection and the recovery of valuable materials.
Production process
The main production techniques involved in this industry revolve around the collection, sorting, and processing of electrical and electronic waste. Specialized facilities use a combination of manual disassembly, mechanical shredding, and advanced separation technologies to extract and recover the various components and materials contained within the waste stream. This includes the separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other recyclable materials, as well as the safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for this industry are the electrical and electronic waste products themselves, which are sourced from a variety of channels, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and end-of-life vehicles. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste, as well as skilled labor to operate these systems. Energy, water, and other utilities are also necessary for the various stages of the recycling and recovery process.
Production outputs
The main outputs of this industry are the recovered materials, including metals, plastics, and other valuable components, which can be reintroduced into the manufacturing supply chain. The industry also produces hazardous waste streams, such as batteries and mercury-containing devices, which require specialized disposal or treatment methods. The recovered materials may be used in the production of new 854320 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables, 854370 Electrical boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading 8517, and other electronic products.
Revisions to 854931
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 854931. The most recent 1 version of this code (854931) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 854931.
Family tree for electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8549'>8549: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854931'>854931: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switch</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854911'>854911: Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators; spent lead-acid accumulators</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854912'>854912: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, containing lead, cadmium or mercury, other than lead-acid accumulators</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854913'>854913: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854914'>854914: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, spent or not, unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854919'>854919: Waste and scrap; of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, n.e.c. in item no 8549.1</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854921'>854921: Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854929'>854929: Waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.21</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854939'>854939: Waste and scrap; electrical and electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, other than those used principally for the recovery of precious metal n.e.c. in item no 8549.31</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854991'>854991: Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no 8549</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854999'>854999: Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in item no 8549.91</a>"]
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