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
HS v2022 Code: 854939
About 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
HS code 854939 covers a diverse range of waste and scrap materials related to electrical and electronic equipment. This industry plays a crucial role in the circular economy, as it facilitates the recovery and recycling of valuable components and materials from discarded electronics. The proper management and processing of these waste streams are essential for environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
Production process
The main production techniques in this industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of electrical and electronic waste. This typically includes manual disassembly, mechanical shredding, and various separation methods to extract and purify different materials, such as metals, plastics, and glass. Advanced techniques like pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes may also be employed to recover precious metals from complex electronic assemblies.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for this industry are the waste and scrap materials from a wide range of electrical and electronic products, including 851762 Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits and 851770 Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as shredders, sorting machines, and recycling facilities, as well as a skilled workforce to operate these processes.
Production outputs
The main outputs of this industry are the recovered materials, such as metals, plastics, and glass, which can be reused or recycled as raw materials for various other industries. These outputs may be further processed and incorporated into the production of 854389 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, 854449 (Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors), and other related products.
Revisions to 854939
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 854939. The most recent 1 version of this code (854939) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 854939.
Family tree for 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
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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/v2022/854939'>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 --> 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/v2022/854931'>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 --> 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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