Chromium Metal Scrap from Electroplating Operations
Waste chromium metal generated from electroplating baths and rinsing processes in manufacturing facilities. Classified under HTS 8112.22.00.00 as scrap of chromium, one of the specified base metals in Chapter 81. This scrap typically contains high-purity chromium remnants unsuitable for direct reuse without refining.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from ferrous stainless steel production
Ferro-chromium waste or scrap primarily of iron falls under Chapter 72 as iron or steel scrap.
If containing significant fluxes or slag residues
Slag and ash from chromium processing are classified in Chapter 26 as mineral wastes.
If the predominant metal is another Chapter 81 base metal like vanadium
Waste primarily of other specified base metals (not chromium) uses the other metals subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify scrap purity and composition via assay certificates to confirm classification under chromium waste
• Comply with EPA and TSCA regulations for metal scrap imports, including waste manifests if contaminated
• Avoid misclassification as alloys; provide documentation proving chromium content over other metals
Related Products under HTS 8112.22.00.00
Industrial Chromium Turning Scrap
Machining turnings and chips from high-purity chromium rods used in aerospace and electronics. Falls under HTS 8112.22.00.00 as chromium scrap, distinct from common steel turnings due to its base metal purity. Recyclers melt and refine it for new chromium production.
Chromium Evaporation Boat Scrap
Discarded chromium boats used in vacuum evaporation for thin-film coating in optics and electronics manufacturing. HTS 8112.22.00.00 covers this as articles of chromium converted to scrap after single-use deposition cycles. Purity maintained for thin-film applications.
High-Purity Chromium Foil Scrap
Trimmings and rejects from ultra-thin chromium foil rolls used in architectural glass coatings and flex circuits. Under HTS 8112.22.00.00 as chromium waste/scrap, valued for 99.99% purity in sputtering targets. Generated during precision slitting operations.
Chromium Sputtering Target Scrap
Spent chromium targets from physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems in semiconductor and hard disk manufacturing. HTS 8112.22.00.00 applies to this high-value scrap, recovered after erosion during thin-film deposition. Remelted directly into new targets.
Chromium Wire Drawing Waste
Scrap from drawing high-purity chromium wire for thermocouples and heating elements. Classified HTS 8112.22.00.00 as chromium scrap from wire production breakages and trim ends. Difficult to recycle due to work-hardening.
Spent Chromium Cathodes from Electrolytic Refining
Exhausted cathode sheets from electrolytic chromium recovery cells in metal finishing plants. HTS 8112.22.00.00 for this pure chromium scrap form, dissolved during purification cycles. High recovery yield after re-dissolution.