Cadmium Plating Waste Scrap
> Scrap generated from electroplating operations, including spent cadmium anodes and sludge from rinse water treatment that is rich in metallic cadmium. The material is not usable as anodes and is recovered for recycling. It falls under tariff item 8112.61.00 as waste and scrap of cadmium.
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 anodes are still usable in plating operations
Usable anodes are not waste and would be classified as other cadmium articles.
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
• > Separate the scrap from any liquids or sludges that may be classified differently
• Document the cadmium content and the source process
• Verify if the waste meets Canadian hazardous waste import requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.61.00
Cadmium Battery Scrap
> Discarded nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries that have been collected for recycling. The material is primarily composed of cadmium metal and its alloys, and it is no longer usable as a battery. It qualifies as waste and scrap of cadmium under tariff item 8112.61.00.
Cadmium Stabilizer Waste from PVC
> Residues from the production of cadmium-based heat stabilizers for PVC, appearing as metallic flakes. These flakes are not usable in their current form and are recovered as scrap. They are classified as cadmium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.61.00.
Industrial Cadmium Rod Waste
> Discarded cadmium rods from industrial applications, recovered as turnings and offcuts. The rods are no longer usable and are collected for recycling. This material is waste and scrap of cadmium, falling under tariff item 8112.61.00.
NiCd Cell Scrap from Electronics
> Shredded scrap from nickel-cadmium cells in cordless tools and cameras, processed to isolate the cadmium fraction. The separated cadmium is not usable as a battery component and is recovered for recycling. It is classified as cadmium waste and scrap under tariff item 8112.61.00.