8112.61.00.00 - Waste and scrap

This HTS category, 8112.61.00.00, specifically addresses waste and scrap of Cadmium. This includes discarded materials and byproducts that are primarily composed of cadmium, such as used cadmium metal, cadmium-containing alloys in a scrap form, and residues from cadmium refining or processing. The classification hinges on the material being in a state of waste or scrap, meaning it is no longer in its original usable form and is intended for reprocessing or recovery.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8112.69, which covers "Other" articles of cadmium. While 8112.61.00.00 is exclusively for waste and scrap, 8112.69 would encompass finished or semi-finished products made from cadmium that are not considered waste, such as bars, rods, profiles, plates, sheets, foil, wire, or articles thereof. The key differentiator lies in the condition and intended use of the cadmium material.

As a leaf node, 8112.61.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this heading relies on confirming that the imported or exported material is indeed waste or scrap of cadmium, as opposed to other forms of cadmium or articles made from it. Practical considerations for classification would involve examining the physical state of the material, its composition, and any accompanying documentation that indicates its status as discarded or recovered material.