Cadmium Plating Waste Scrap from Mexico

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 — 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

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