Thallium Alloy Machining Turnings from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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