Rhenium Plating Bath Sludge
Precipitated sludge from electroplating baths using rhenium salts for corrosion-resistant coatings on valves. HTS 8112.41.10.00 covers this as rhenium waste and scrap where metallic rhenium precipitates dominate. Recovered via roasting and reduction processes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽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 predominantly rhenium salts or compounds
Rhenium salts and compounds classify under Chapter 28 when not reduced to metallic scrap.
If from ore processing tailings
Other slag/ash containing metals from ore treatment falls under Chapter 26.
If chemical plating waste mixture
Prepared chemical binders or residues shift to Chapter 38 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify with wet chemistry analysis showing >50% rhenium metal equivalent; acid content requires hazmat labeling
• Pre-dry sludge to <20% moisture to meet IMDG packing requirements for ocean freight
• Avoid Chapter 28 salts classification by documenting metallic recovery process
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Rhenium Catalyst Waste
Spent rhenium-impregnated catalyst residues from petroleum refining processes, containing recoverable rhenium metal. Classified under HTS 8112.41.10.00 as waste and scrap of rhenium due to its primary rhenium content exceeding other metals and being unsuitable for direct use. This scrap is typically recycled to extract rhenium for reuse in high-performance alloys.
Spent Rhenium Filament Scrap
Discarded rhenium wire filaments from mass spectrometer ion sources, broken and contaminated with trace elements. HTS 8112.41.10.00 applies as rhenium waste and scrap suitable for remelting and purification. Primarily sourced from laboratory and analytical equipment decommissioning.
Rhenium Jet Engine Clippings
Precision clippings and grindings from rhenium-containing single-crystal turbine blades for military aircraft engines. Classified as rhenium waste and scrap under HTS 8112.41.10.00 due to high rhenium recovery value. These scraps undergo vacuum remelting for reuse in high-temperature applications.
Discarded Rhenium Thermocouple Wire
Burnt-out thermocouple wires alloyed with tungsten-rhenium for high-temperature furnace monitoring, now as scrap. Under HTS 8112.41.10.00 as rhenium waste and scrap due to significant rhenium content for recovery. Common in semiconductor and glass manufacturing.
Rhenium Electronics Contact Scrap
Stamped-out contact points from rhenium-iridium alloys used in high-reliability telecommunications switches. HTS 8112.41.10.00 for rhenium waste and scrap from precious metal contact fabrication. Recycled into new contact materials.