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8112.61.00.00 - Waste and scrap 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty33¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8112.61.00.00?
HTS code 8112.61.00.00 covers Waste and scrap under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 81: Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof.
›What products are classified under 8112.61.00.00?
This classification covers Waste and scrap. It is a subcategory of Cadmium:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8112.61.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8112.61.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 33¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8112.61.00.00?
Imports under HTS 8112.61.00.00 are measured in kg.

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