Beryllium Grinding Swarf
Fine particles and sludge from grinding beryllium components, used in nuclear applications. This wet or dry swarf is classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.13.00 and requires special handling due to toxicity.
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 |
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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 usable form, such as powder
Powders of beryllium are classified separately from waste and scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Due to the toxic nature of beryllium dust, ensure the swarf is properly contained and labeled
• You may need to provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA
• Check with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission if the material is radioactive
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.13.00
Beryllium EDM Wire Scrap
Spent wire electrodes from electrical discharge machining (EDM) of beryllium molds. These fine, tangled remnants are no longer usable as wire and are classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.13.00.
Beryllium Heat Treatment Scrap
Scale, oxide, and trimmings from annealing beryllium alloys in high-tech furnace operations. This material is classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.13.00, and while often oxidized, it is recoverable.
Beryllium Laser Cutting Scrap
Kerf and edge trimmings from laser-cut beryllium sheets for defense applications. These clean cuts with minimal contamination are classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.13.00.
Beryllium Machining Scrap
Waste generated from machining beryllium parts in aerospace manufacturing, consisting of shavings, turnings, and small chips primarily of beryllium metal. This is classified as waste and scrap of beryllium under tariff item 8112.13.00.
Beryllium Precision Parts Scrap
Rejected or obsolete beryllium components from satellite and optics manufacturing, categorized as waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.13.00. These are high purity but irregular shapes unfit for direct use.
Beryllium Prototype Scrap
Discarded test pieces from R&D prototyping of beryllium structures, classified as waste under tariff item 8112.13.00. These irregular shapes result from iterative development and are not suitable for reuse.