Beryllium Machining Waste from China
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.
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
• 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