Gallium Waste from LED Production

Gallium scrap and trimmings from gallium arsenide wafer fabrication for LEDs and solar cells. Classified as waste and scrap under HTS 8112.92.07.00 for this critical semiconductor metal.

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.

8112.99.10Lower: 29.4% vs 35%

If as unwrought ingots or bars

Primary unwrought gallium separates from scrap in the tariff structure.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If imported as gallium halides or organometallics

Gallium in chemical compound form heads to Chapter 28/29.

2804.90.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If heavily oxidized forming gallium oxide scrap

Oxides classified separately from metallic waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit XRF analysis for gallium content verification during customs exam

• Segregate from arsenic compounds to avoid hazardous waste designation

• Monitor CISA critical minerals reporting for national security compliance