Cadmium Plating Waste Scrap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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