Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

Supply Chain Security: By controlling the export of electronic waste, the bill seeks to ensure that counterfeit goods do not reenter military and civilian electronics supply chains in the United States (Section 2(a)).

Export of Functional Goods: The bill allows for the export of "tested, working used electronics" that are fully functional and appropriately packaged, allowing for product reuse (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(i)).

Controlled Recycling: The bill provides a pathway for exporting "low-risk counterfeit electronics" as feedstock for reclamation processes, provided they have been subjected to destruction processes that make them unusable for their original purpose (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(ii)).

Safe Handling of Recalled Items: The bill allows for the export of recalled electronics that have been repaired by the manufacturer or its agent to cure defects (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(iii)).

Export Restrictions: A general prohibition is placed on the export or reexport of electronic waste and exempted electronic waste items, unless specific requirements are met (Section 2(b)).

Increased Regulatory Burdens: Entities wishing to export exempted items must follow strict requirements, including being listed on a public registry, filing detailed electronic export information in the Automated Export System, and providing specific documentation and declarations (Section 2(c)(1)-(4)).

Compliance Costs: Exporters must provide documentation regarding testing methodologies, test results, and declarations regarding the competence of the ultimate consignee (Section 2(c)(4)).

Penalties for Non-compliance: Any person or entity that violates the provisions of this section or the resulting regulations will be subject to penalties (Section 2(f)).