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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If still supported on catalyst carrier material

Spent catalysts with thallium on inert supports remain classified as supported catalysts in Chapter 38.

8112.59.00.00Lower: 29% vs 35%

If mixed with other Chapter 81 base metals like germanium

Mixtures of multiple Chapter 81 metals classify under the 'other' thallium heading provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide catalyst usage history and thallium recovery certification to support scrap classification

• Comply with TSCA import requirements for toxic metal wastes including pre-notification

• Segregate from other metal scraps to avoid commingling penalties