Cadmium Battery Scrap
Waste material consisting of discarded nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries, containing cadmium metal alloys and compounds. Classified under HTS 8112.61.00.00 as cadmium waste and scrap due to its primary cadmium content exceeding other elements, derived from end-of-life consumer electronics.
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 imported as assembled batteries, not as waste
Intact NiCd batteries are classified as electrical storage batteries under Chapter 85, not scrap.
If chemically processed into waste or residue
Processed cadmium residues or precipitates fall under heading 3825 for residual products of chemical industry.
If originating from smelting or roasting processes
Slag and ash containing cadmium from metallurgical operations are classified in Chapter 26 for mineral wastes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste import permit and comply with Basel Convention for transboundary movement of cadmium scrap
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificate confirming cadmium content > other metals to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 8112.61.00.00
Industrial Cadmium Rod Waste
Discarded cadmium rods used in industrial applications like pigments or stabilizers, recovered as scrap metal turnings and offcuts. HTS 8112.61.00.00 covers this pure cadmium waste from manufacturing processes.
Cadmium Plating Waste Scrap
Scrap from electroplating operations, including spent cadmium anodes and rinse water precipitates rich in metallic cadmium. Falls under HTS 8112.61.00.00 as waste and scrap of cadmium, typically generated in metal finishing industries for corrosion-resistant coatings.
NiCd Cell Scrap from Electronics
Shredded scrap from nickel-cadmium cells in cordless tools and cameras, with separated cadmium fraction. Classified as cadmium waste and scrap under HTS 8112.61.00.00 after processing to isolate the base metal.
Cadmium Stabilizer Waste from PVC
Scrap residues from production of cadmium-based heat stabilizers used in PVC plastics, in metallic flake form. HTS 8112.61.00.00 applies to this cadmium-rich chemical industry waste.