Gallium Waste from LED Production from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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