Cadmium Battery Scrap
Discarded nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries that have been removed from devices and are no longer usable. The material contains cadmium metal and alloys, and is classified as cadmium waste and scrap because cadmium is the primary metal component recovered.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is properly documented as cadmium waste and scrap, with a commercial invoice stating the cadmium content
• Check if the batteries are considered hazardous waste under Canadian environmental regulations, which may require permits from Environment and Climate Change Canada before import
• Declare the shipment under tariff item 8112.61.00 and be prepared for potential sampling by CBSA to verify composition
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.61.00
Cadmium Plating Waste Scrap
Scrap material from cadmium electroplating operations, including spent anodes and cadmium-rich precipitates from rinse water treatment. This material is cadmium waste and scrap because it consists of metallic cadmium that is no longer usable in its original form.
Cadmium Stabilizer Waste from PVC
Residues and scrap from the production of cadmium-based heat stabilizers used in PVC plastics, appearing as metallic flakes or powder. These materials are cadmium waste and scrap because they are by-products of manufacturing that cannot be used as finished stabilizers.
Industrial Cadmium Rod Waste
Discarded cadmium rods from industrial applications such as pigments or stabilizers, recovered as turnings, offcuts, or other scrap forms. The material is cadmium waste and scrap because it is no longer usable as rods and is destined for recycling or disposal.
NiCd Cell Scrap from Electronics
Shredded scrap from nickel-cadmium cells found in cordless tools and cameras, processed to isolate the cadmium fraction. The material is cadmium waste and scrap because it consists of recovered cadmium metal that is no longer part of a functional battery.