Thallium Metal Scrap from Electronics Manufacturing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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