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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the swarf is processed into a powder form that meets the definition of powders (90% or more passing through a 1 mm sieve)
Powders are classified separately from waste and scrap under the chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the swarf is classified as waste and scrap, not as a product of another heading, by providing documentation that it is not usable as-is
• Verify the antimony content and declare it accurately to avoid reclassification
• Consult the CBSA's D10 database for the current duty rate, which is typically free for waste and scrap
Related Products under Tariff item 8110.20.00
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.