Thallium Alloy Machining Turnings
Metal turnings from machining thallium-containing alloys, primarily thallium by weight. Excluded from pure alloy headings but enters as thallium scrap under HTS 8112.52.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪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 alloys where thallium content <99% but still primary
Chapter 81 compounds/articles of these metals cover lower-purity thallium forms.
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
• Submit alloy composition certificates proving thallium predominates over other elements
• Register as hazardous waste importer with appropriate EPA IDs
• Monitor for re-melt value declarations to avoid undervaluation claims
Related Products under HTS 8112.52.00.00
Thallium Metal Scrap from Electronics Manufacturing
Waste thallium metal shavings and clippings generated during the production of electronic components and semiconductors. Classified under HTS 8112.52.00.00 as scrap of thallium, one of the specified rare metals in Chapter 81.
Thallium Contaminated Catalyst Scrap
Spent catalysts from chemical reactions containing recoverable thallium metal, recovered from industrial processes. Falls under HTS 8112.52.00.00 as thallium scrap per Chapter 81 definitions excluding alloys.
Thallium Evaporation Boat Scrap
Used thallium evaporation boats and crucibles scrapped from thin-film deposition in optics manufacturing. HTS 8112.52.00.00 covers such thallium articles and waste with predominant thallium content.
Thallium Sputtering Target Waste
Discarded thallium sputtering targets from PVD coating operations in semiconductor fabrication. As thallium scrap with >99% thallium content, it qualifies under HTS 8112.52.00.00.
Thallium Research Lab Waste
Scrap thallium metal from university and R&D laboratories used in materials science experiments. HTS 8112.52.00.00 applies to all thallium scrap regardless of origin.
Thallium Wire Drawing Scrap
Trimming and end-cuttings from thallium wire production for specialty electronics. Pure thallium scrap classification under HTS 8112.52.00.00 per Chapter 81 metal waste provisions.