Beryllium Copper Alloy Scrap (Beryllium >1%)
Scrap from beryllium copper alloys (BeCu) where beryllium content exceeds 1% by weight, making it an alloy of beryllium under the chapter notes. This waste is not usable as-is due to breakage or wear and is classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.19.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the beryllium content is 1% or less by weight
The scrap would be classified as copper waste and scrap under heading 74.04, as copper predominates by weight.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beryllium content exceeds 1% by weight to qualify as beryllium alloy scrap; provide a mill certificate or lab analysis
• Declare the scrap's value accurately to avoid CBSA penalties
• Check if the scrap meets Canadian environmental import regulations for metal waste
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.19.00
Beryllium Evaporation Boats
Small beryllium crucibles used in vacuum deposition for thin-film coating in electronics manufacturing. These are fabricated articles of beryllium, not unwrought or waste, and fall under the 'other' category of tariff item 8112.19.00.
Beryllium Foil Scrap
Scrap remnants from beryllium foil production, unsuitable for direct reuse in aerospace or electronics. These are waste and scrap of beryllium, distinct from master alloys or powders, and are classified under tariff item 8112.19.00.
Beryllium Heat Sink Inserts
Machined beryllium inserts embedded in electronic heat sinks for thermal management. These are fabricated articles of beryllium, not parts of general use, and are classified under the 'other' category of tariff item 8112.19.00.
Beryllium Laser Mirror Substrates
CNC-machined beryllium substrates for high-power laser mirrors in defense systems. These are specialized fabricated articles of beryllium, not optical elements of glass, and fall under tariff item 8112.19.00.
Beryllium Machining Waste
Waste and scrap from machining beryllium components, consisting of shavings and turnings with impurities. This is not usable as-is and is classified as beryllium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.19.00.
Beryllium Powder Filtration Residue
Residue from filtering beryllium powder production, containing fine beryllium particles. This is waste and scrap of beryllium, not powder, and is classified under tariff item 8112.19.00.