Beryllium Foil Scrap
Scrap remnants from beryllium foil production used in aerospace and electronics, unsuitable for direct reuse. Falls under HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' beryllium waste, separate from master alloys or powders.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +37.5% | 43% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rolled into thin sheets under 0.2mm primarily for retail
Aluminum-like thin beryllium foils may classify under Chapter 76 if meeting rolled metal criteria.
If unwrought remelt ingots from scrap
Processed scrap remelted into unwrought forms shifts to the specific unwrought beryllium subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide recycling end-use documentation to qualify for duty-free treatment under certain programs
• Package in sealed, labeled containers to meet DOT hazardous material transport standards
• Avoid bulk declaration without assay to prevent disputes over beryllium purity thresholds
Related Products under HTS 8112.19.00.00
Beryllium Machining Waste
Waste and scrap generated from machining beryllium components, consisting primarily of beryllium shavings and turnings with impurities. Classified under HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' articles and waste of beryllium, distinct from unwrought beryllium in 8112.11.00.00.
Beryllium Window for X-Ray Equipment
Thin beryllium disc windows used in X-ray tubes for high transparency to X-rays. HTS 8112.19.00.00 covers this as an 'other' fabricated article of beryllium, not unwrought or waste.
Beryllium Reflector Rods for Nuclear Reactors
Machined beryllium rods used as neutron reflectors in nuclear reactor cores due to low neutron absorption. Classified in HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' articles of beryllium for specialized industrial use.
Beryllium Copper Alloy Scrap (Beryllium >1%)
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.
Precision Beryllium Mirror Blanks
Polished beryllium blanks for space telescope mirrors, valued for dimensional stability. As fabricated articles, they enter under HTS 8112.19.00.00 'other' beryllium products.
Beryllium Test Coupons
Standardized beryllium samples used for materials testing and quality control in aerospace certification. As 'other' articles, they fit HTS 8112.19.00.00 for fabricated beryllium products.