Thallium Pigs
Thallium pigs are large cast blocks of unwrought thallium produced during primary smelting. They are a standard primary form for storage, transport, and remelting, and are classifiable under tariff item 8112.51.00 as unwrought thallium.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pigs have been cut, machined, or otherwise worked into articles
Worked thallium products are classified as articles, not unwrought forms.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pigs are not considered waste or scrap; if they are defective or unusable as pigs, they may fall under a different classification
• Provide proof of primary smelting origin and purity
• Check for any transportation restrictions due to thallium's hazardous properties
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.51.00
High-Purity Thallium Shot
High-purity thallium shot consists of small spherical pellets of 99.99% pure thallium, produced by casting or atomization without further mechanical working. As an unwrought form of thallium, it is classifiable under tariff item 8112.51.00, which covers unwrought thallium and powders.
Thallium Billets
Thallium billets are cylindrical cast forms of unwrought thallium, intended for subsequent extrusion or forging into rods or wire. They are primary products not worked beyond casting, thus qualifying as unwrought thallium under tariff item 8112.51.00.
Thallium Granules
Thallium granules are small, irregular particles of unwrought thallium metal, typically produced by casting and crushing. They are used as an alloying addition in metallurgy and are classifiable as unwrought thallium under tariff item 8112.51.00, which includes powders and similar primary forms.
Thallium Metal Powder
Thallium metal powder is a fine particulate form of thallium produced by atomization or chemical precipitation, with at least 90% passing through a 1 mm sieve. It is explicitly covered under tariff item 8112.51.00, which includes both unwrought thallium and powders.
Unwrought Thallium Metal Ingot
Unwrought thallium metal ingots are pure thallium cast into standard ingot shapes for further processing. As products of smelting and casting without additional working, they fall under tariff item 8112.51.00, which covers unwrought thallium and powders.