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Spent Antimony Catalyst Scrap

Waste antimony oxide or antimony trisulfide catalysts from petrochemical processes, deactivated after use. Falls under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as antimony waste and scrap, typically containing 40-60% antimony for recovery via roasting and reduction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs Free

If catalysts remain supported/reusable

Supported catalysts of base metals are in Chapter 38; only fully spent waste goes to Chapter 81.

2617.10.00.00Same rate: Free

If roasted antimony roasting residues

Roasted antimony concentrates/waste classified as metal residues in Chapter 26.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on original form; spent catalysts may qualify under 3815 if still functional for chemical reaction

Provide spent catalyst deactivation certificates to avoid hazardous waste surcharges

Monitor arsenic impurities common in catalyst scrap, requiring additional testing under TSCA

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Antimony Scrap from Lead Battery Plates

Waste material consisting of antimony alloy clippings recovered from the production of lead-acid battery plates. This scrap is classified under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as it represents antimony-containing waste and scrap unfit for other uses but suitable for recycling. It typically contains 2-10% antimony by weight.

Antimony-Bearing Type Metal Scrap

Scrap from linotype and stereotype printing plates made of antimony-lead-tin alloys, generated during print shop cleanups. Classified as antimony waste and scrap under HTS 8110.20.00.00 due to significant antimony content (10-25%). Used primarily for remelting in alloy production.

Antimony Skimmings from Alloy Production

Surface skimmings and dross collected during the melting of antimony alloys for bearings and solders. This waste/scrap is imported under HTS 8110.20.00.00 for reprocessing to recover high-purity antimony metal.

Recycled Antimony Shot Waste

Irregular antimony shot and granules rejected during ammunition or pest control pellet manufacturing. Classified as antimony waste and scrap under HTS 8110.20.00.00, containing 99%+ antimony for direct remelt.

Antimony Alloy Grinding Swarf

Fine metal particles and coolant sludge from machining antimony-hardened bearings and bushings. This machining waste is imported under HTS 8110.20.00.00 for solvent extraction and antimony recovery.

Obsolete Antimony Soldering Scrap

Waste from discarded electronics soldering operations using high-antimony lead-free solders. Classified under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as antimony scrap, recovered from circuit board assembly line rejects.