HS Code for Indium scrap

Indium scrap is classified under HS code 8112.92. Heading 8112 is a multi-metal heading that covers several other base metals, including gallium, germanium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and vanadium. The structure of this heading separates the metals into unwrought forms (including waste and scrap) and wrought articles. Subheading 8112.92 specifically addresses the unwrought forms and waste/scrap of the metals grouped in the other category of this heading. For indium, this includes any discarded material from manufacturing processes, such as spent sputtering targets or trimmings from sheet production, provided they are fit only for the recovery of the metal or for use as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, as the subheading specifically names waste and scrap for this group of metals. Indium is a critical metal in the electronics industry, and its scrap is highly valued for recycling into high-purity indium for use in Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) coatings.

Products Included

• Spent indium sputtering targets
• Indium metal trimmings and shavings
• Broken indium ingots
• Indium-containing waste from semiconductor manufacturing
• Unwrought indium scrap for refining

Common Misclassification

Indium scrap can be misclassified under 8112.99, which is reserved for wrought articles of indium (finished products). It may also be confused with 2620.99, which covers ash and residues containing metals. However, if the material is identifiable as metallic scrap rather than industrial sludge or ash, 8112.92 is the correct designation. Alloys of indium are also classified here if indium is the predominant metal by weight.

FAQ

What is the HS code for indium scrap?

The HS code for indium waste and scrap is 8112.92.

Does this code include indium alloys?

Yes, according to Note 5 to Section XV, an alloy is classified as the metal which predominates by weight. If indium is the main component, the scrap is classified under 8112.92.