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Tantalum Chemical Reactor Scrap from China

Corroded sections removed from tantalum-lined chemical reactors, exposed to aggressive acids, are no longer usable in their original form. This heavy scrap is definitively not usable as reactor components, qualifying as waste and scrap under tariff item 8103.30.00.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

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Import Tips

• Clean the scrap to remove residual chemicals and acids before shipping to comply with Canadian safety regulations

• Provide a detailed description of the reactor origin and corrosion to justify classification as waste

• Consider testing for radioactive or hazardous contaminants if the reactor was used in nuclear or specialty applications