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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing significant iron or steel impurities
Slag and ash from beryllium processing with ferrous content shifts to Chapter 26 non-ferrous residues.
If predominantly ferro-beryllium alloy
Alloys with iron over 99% base metal content classified as ferrosilicon/ferroalloys in Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis confirming beryllium content to avoid misclassification as general scrap
• Comply with OSHA and EPA handling requirements for toxic beryllium dust; include Material Safety Data Sheets
• Declare as waste/scrap accurately to prevent reclassification under Chapter 72 ferrous scraps
Related Products under HTS 8112.19.00.00
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.
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.