Chapter 8110 — Customs Tariff Headings

Antimony Flake Powder

Antimony flake powder is produced by milling pure antimony metal into flake form, used primarily for pigment and alloy applications. It is classified as unwrought antimony powder under tariff item 8110.10.00, as it has not been further worked into articles. The flake form provides metallic luster in paints and plastics.

Antimony Granules for Alloying

Antimony granules are unwrought antimony with 99.5% purity, formed into granular shapes for rapid dissolution in molten metals. They are classified under tariff item 8110.10.00 as unwrought antimony in granular powder-like form. Commonly added to lead alloys for battery production.

Antimony Ingots

Antimony ingots are pure unwrought antimony cast into standardized ingot shapes for easy melting and alloying in industrial processes. They are classified under tariff item 8110.10.00 as unwrought antimony, which includes forms like ingots not further processed. These ingots are typically used in battery manufacturing and other alloy applications.

Antimony Master Alloy Base

Antimony master alloy base is a high-concentration unwrought antimony product (98%+) in bar form, used for diluting into final alloys. It is classifiable under tariff item 8110.10.00 if antimony-dominant and unwrought. This product serves as a base for battery lead alloys.

Antimony Powder 99.65% Pure

Antimony powder with 99.65% purity is produced by atomization for use in powder metallurgy and alloy production. It falls under tariff item 8110.10.00 as powders of unwrought antimony. This fine powder is essential for semiconductor doping and other high-tech applications.

Atomized Antimony Powder

Atomized antimony powder is an ultra-fine powder of pure antimony for additive manufacturing and coatings. Tariff item 8110.10.00 includes such powders as unwrought material. This powder is applied in flame-retardant plastics and electronics.

High Purity Antimony Shot

High purity antimony shot consists of small spherical shot of unwrought antimony, 99.99% pure, used in precision alloying and electronics. Tariff item 8110.10.00 covers this unwrought form prior to fabrication. It is ideal for lead-acid battery plate production.

Micronized Antimony Dust

Micronized antimony dust is sub-micron antimony powder for advanced materials like catalysts and nanomaterials. Tariff item 8110.10.00 applies to fine unwrought powders. This dust has high reactivity for chemical synthesis.

Pure Antimony Pellets

Pure antimony pellets are cylindrical pellets of high-purity unwrought antimony for automated feeding into furnaces. Tariff item 8110.10.00 applies to this powder/granule equivalent form. They are used in type metal alloys and solders.

Refined Antimony Billets

Refined antimony billets are rectangular billets of refined unwrought antimony, 99.8% pure, for remelting in secondary smelters. They fit the tariff item 8110.10.00 definition of unwrought antimony. They are used in hardening lead for cable sheathing.

Antimony Alloy Grinding Swarf

Antimony alloy grinding swarf consists of fine metal particles and coolant sludge generated during the machining of antimony-hardened bearings and bushings. This material is imported for solvent extraction and antimony recovery, and qualifies as waste and scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00 because it is not usable as a finished article.

Antimony-Bearing Type Metal Scrap

Antimony-bearing type metal scrap consists of waste from linotype and stereotype printing plates made of antimony-lead-tin alloys, generated during print shop cleanups. Due to its significant antimony content, it is classified as antimony waste and scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Antimony Metal Turnings

Antimony metal turnings are corkscrew-shaped chips from lathe turning of pure antimony anodes used in electroplating. This clean scrap is imported for remelting into new anodes and qualifies as waste and scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00 because the turnings are not usable as anodes in their current form.

Antimony Pewter Scrap

Antimony pewter scrap consists of waste from antique pewter tableware restoration, containing antimony-tin alloys collected from polishing operations. This material is imported as antimony scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00 for alloy separation, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Antimony Scrap from Lead Battery Plates

Antimony scrap from lead battery plates consists of antimony alloy clippings recovered from the production of lead-acid battery plates. This waste material is classified under tariff item 8110.20.00 as antimony-containing waste and scrap unfit for use as a finished article.

Antimony Skimmings from Alloy Production

Antimony skimmings from alloy production are surface skimmings and dross collected during the melting of antimony alloys for bearings and solders. This waste/scrap is imported under tariff item 8110.20.00 for reprocessing to recover high-purity antimony metal, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Flame Retardant Antimony Trioxide Waste

Flame retardant antimony trioxide waste consists of off-spec antimony trioxide powder from plastic compounding operations for flame-retardant polymers. Though chemically a compound, it is classified as antimony waste/scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00 when destined for metal recovery, as it is not usable as a finished product.

Obsolete Antimony Soldering Scrap

Obsolete antimony soldering scrap consists of waste from discarded electronics soldering operations using high-antimony lead-free solders. Recovered from circuit board assembly line rejects, this material is classified under tariff item 8110.20.00 as antimony scrap, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Recycled Antimony Shot Waste

Recycled antimony shot waste consists of irregular antimony shot and granules rejected during ammunition or pest control pellet manufacturing. Containing 99%+ antimony, this material is classified as antimony waste and scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00 for direct remelt, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Secondary Antimony Ingot Scraps

Secondary antimony ingot scraps are broken pieces and edge trimmings from secondary (recycled) antimony ingots produced from prior scrap. Despite prior processing, this material remains waste/scrap under tariff item 8110.20.00, as it is not usable as a finished article without further processing.

Spent Antimony Catalyst Scrap

Spent antimony catalyst scrap consists of waste antimony oxide or antimony trisulfide catalysts from petrochemical processes, deactivated after use. Containing 40-60% antimony, this material falls under tariff item 8110.20.00 as antimony waste and scrap for recovery via reprocessing, as it is not usable as a finished article.

Antimony Alloy Wire

Antimony alloy wire, drawn and containing over 99% antimony by weight, is a worked article of antimony. It is used primarily in bearing alloys and other industrial applications. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony, not elsewhere specified.

Antimony Anode Bars

Cast antimony anode bars, fabricated for use in electroplating processes, are worked articles of antimony. Their high purity distinguishes them from antimony alloys. These bars fall under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Antimony Ingots

Pure antimony ingots, containing over 99% antimony by weight, are used in alloy production and flame retardants. Although ingots are typically unwrought, if they have been further worked or are not in a form specified elsewhere, they may fall under this item. This product is classified under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Antimony Master Alloy Billets

Antimony master alloy billets, where antimony predominates by weight over each other element, are solid extruded or cast products used primarily as an additive in lead-acid battery manufacturing. They are classified under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'other' articles of antimony, since they are not unwrought metal, waste, scrap, or powders. The billets are worked after casting (e.g., extruded or machined) and do not assume the character of a finished article of another heading.

Antimony Powder for Flame Retardants

Processed antimony powder, micronized for dispersion in plastics as a flame retardant, is a worked article of antimony. It is not a chemical compound but a metallic powder in article form. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Antimony Rods for Soldering

Solid antimony rods, extruded for use in specialty soldering applications, are worked articles of antimony. Their pure form, exceeding 99% antimony, excludes them from alloy classification. These rods fall under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Antimony Scrap Turnings

Machining turnings and borings of antimony are waste and scrap as defined in Section XV note 8(a). They are not usable as original articles due to breakage or wear. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony, including waste and scrap.

Antimony Sheet Waste

Trimmings from rolled antimony sheet production are waste and scrap of antimony. They are not usable in their current form and contain recoverable antimony. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony, including waste and scrap.

Antimony Shot

Small spherical antimony pellets, used for shotgun pellets or soldering, are processed articles of antimony. Their high purity, exceeding the alloy threshold, distinguishes them from alloys. These shot pellets fall under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Antimony Trioxide Powder Pellets

Pelletized antimony trioxide, a compound of antimony and oxygen, is presented in pellet form for use as a flame retardant additive in plastics. Although antimony trioxide is a chemical compound, the pellets are manufactured articles of antimony and are classified under 8110.90.00 as 'other' articles, provided they are not more specifically described elsewhere (e.g., as a prepared additive of Chapter 38). The pellets are not unwrought metal, waste, scrap, or powder.

Antimony Waste Clippings

Clippings from antimony sheet fabrication are waste and scrap of antimony. They are not usable in their original form and are identifiable as antimony. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony, including waste and scrap.

Cast Antimony Type Metal

Cast antimony type metal, an alloy in which antimony predominates by weight over each other metal, is supplied as pigs or ingots for the traditional printing industry. These are cast products that have been subsequently worked (e.g., trimmed or surface-cleaned) but have not assumed the character of finished articles. They are classified under 8110.90.00 as 'other' articles of antimony, distinct from unwrought metal, waste, scrap, or powders.

Extruded Antimony Profiles

Custom extruded antimony profiles, shaped for industrial components, are worked articles of antimony. They do not conform to the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, or tubes. These profiles fall under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.

Powdered Antimony for Additive Manufacturing

Fine antimony powder, processed for additive manufacturing in 3D metal printing, is a worked article of antimony. It is not in unwrought grade and exceeds alloy purity thresholds. This product falls under tariff item 8110.90.00 as 'Other' articles of antimony.