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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing significant chromium content
Alloys or scrap where chromium predominates fall under chromium waste provisions per Chapter 81 notes.
If ferro-cadmium alloy scrap
Ferrous alloys with cadmium are classified as iron or steel waste under Chapter 72.
If insulated wire scrap coated with cadmium
Cadmium-coated electrical conductor scrap goes to Chapter 85 insulated wire waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as hazardous waste (Y35 under Basel) and secure prior informed consent from importing country authorities
• Submit assay reports verifying cadmium purity to distinguish from alloy scrap under other headings
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 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.
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.