Cadmium Battery Scrap from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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