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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contaminated with semiconductors or electronic residues
Waste containing thallium mixed with integrated circuits may classify as electrical scrap rather than pure metal scrap.
If in residual chemical mixtures from thallium processing
Thallium waste in chemical residues or solutions falls under Chapter 38 for residual products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify thallium content exceeds 99% purity threshold per Chapter 81 notes to avoid reclassification as alloys
• Obtain waste export permits from origin country and EPA documentation for hazardous material handling
• Declare exact composition via lab assay to prevent customs disputes on metal identity
Related Products under HTS 8112.52.00.00
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 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.
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.