Thallium Evaporation Boat Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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