Niobium Scrap from Jet Engine Parts

Waste and scrap niobium (columbium) recovered from superalloy turbine blades in aircraft engines. Falls under HTS 8112.92.07.00 as scrap of niobium, explicitly covered in this rare metals waste category.

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.

8112.52.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in powder form for additive manufacturing

Niobium powders are separated from waste/scrap into their own subheading.

7503.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If alloyed with nickel exceeding 99% nickel content

Nickel-based superalloy scrap with minor niobium goes to Chapter 75 nickel wastes.

8544.49.10Same rate: 35%

If remaining as insulated wire scrap

Scrap insulated wires of rare metals may classify under Chapter 85 electrical waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide origin certificates tracing scrap to licensed aerospace dismantlers for customs clearance

• Declare exact niobium content; impurities over 1% may trigger alloy reclassification

• Watch for ITAR restrictions on defense-related niobium scrap from military engines