Cadmium Sputtering Target
A high-purity disc or plate of cadmium used in physical vapor deposition processes for thin-film coating in electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8112.69.90.00 as an article of cadmium, distinct from unwrought cadmium or waste/scrap. Essential for semiconductor and optical applications requiring precise cadmium layers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If assembled into electrical deposition equipment
When integrated as parts of electrical machinery for deposition, it shifts to Chapter 85 electrical parts.
If chemically treated for lab use
Processed chemical preparations containing cadmium may classify under chemical products if not predominantly metallic.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificates (typically 99.99%+) and provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) due to cadmium toxicity regulations
• Ensure REACH compliance for EU imports and EPA TSCA registration for US; avoid misclassification as waste
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