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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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