Beryllium Scrap Metal

Recycled beryllium waste and scrap generated from machining operations in aerospace and electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8112.92.07.00 as waste and scrap of beryllium, a rare metal listed in this heading, distinct from unwrought forms or powders.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8112.19.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If in the form of unwrought bars or billets

Unwrought beryllium (not scrap) falls under a separate subheading for primary forms.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If contaminated with significant iron content forming ferroberyllium

Alloys exceeding 99% of another base metal shift to iron/steel alloy headings in Chapter 72.

2620.99.20Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If heavily contaminated with other metal slags or dross

Slag and ash containing beryllium are classified under Chapter 26 for metallurgical wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify metal purity via assay certificates to confirm beryllium content and avoid reclassification as alloys

• Comply with hazardous material regulations due to beryllium's toxicity; include safety data sheets

• Obtain end-user statements for strategic metal imports to prevent diversion to prohibited uses