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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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