Beryllium Copper Alloy Scrap (Beryllium >1%) from China

Scrap from beryllium copper alloys (BeCu) used in springs and connectors, where beryllium content defines classification. HTS 8112.19.00.00 includes such waste/articles under 'other' beryllium products.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit detailed alloy composition reports; Be <99% but highest metal content required per Chapter 81 notes

Segregate from pure copper scrap to avoid Chapter 74 misclassification penalties

Label for beryllium toxicity hazards per OSHA 1910.1024 standards