Thallium Sputtering Target Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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