Thallium Evaporation Boat Scrap from Japan
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.
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
• Document original use in vacuum deposition processes to justify scrap status
• Test for purity to confirm not alloyed per Chapter 81 alloy exclusion note
• Use specialized packaging to prevent thallium dust release during transit