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Cermet Scrap from Tool Manufacturing

Waste and scrap cermet material from grinding tungsten carbide inserts during production. Explicitly covered under HTS 8113.00.00.00 including waste and scrap of cermets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

8112.99Lower: 14% vs 38.7%

If scrap contains recoverable tungsten metal

Predominantly tungsten scrap classifies under 8112, not pure cermet waste.

2620.99.20Higher: 38.8% vs 38.7%

If ash or slag residues from cermet processing

Byproduct slags from cermet production fall under Chapter 26 for mineral wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide scrap origin certificates and purity assays to qualify for waste provisions

Declare weight accurately; mixed metal scrap may require separate entries

Comply with Basel Convention for transboundary scrap movements