Thallium Sputtering Target Waste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing process records showing thallium target usage and scrapping criteria
• Label shipments as hazardous due to thallium toxicity with proper UN numbers
• Avoid bulk packing; use sealed containers to comply with DOT transport rules