HS Code for Scrap thallium

Thallium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8112.52. Thallium is a heavy, soft metal categorized under "Other base metals" in Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System. Heading 8112 specifically covers beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. The subheading 8112.52 is dedicated to the waste and scrap of thallium. Classification is based on the material being metallic thallium that is no longer usable for its original purpose due to breakage, wear, or manufacturing defects. Thallium scrap often originates from the production of optical lenses, semiconductors, or chemical catalysts. Because thallium and its compounds are highly toxic, the classification and movement of its scrap are strictly regulated. The material must be in metallic form; thallium compounds or residues that are not purely metallic would fall under different headings in Chapter 28 or 38.

Products Included

• Thallium metal offcuts from semiconductor manufacturing
• Broken thallium-containing optical components (metallic)
• Worn thallium electrodes
• Thallium shavings from industrial processing
• Discarded thallium metal targets

Common Misclassification

Thallium scrap is often misclassified under HS code 8112.51, which is for unwrought thallium and powders. Unwrought metal refers to primary production forms like ingots or blocks, whereas 8112.52 is for secondary waste. Another common mistake is classifying thallium oxides or salts under this code; those should be classified in Chapter 28 (e.g., 2825.90 for other metal oxides).

FAQ

What is the HS code for thallium scrap?

The HS code for thallium waste and scrap is 8112.52.

Does this code include thallium chemical compounds?

No, this code is only for metallic thallium waste. Chemical compounds of thallium are classified in Chapter 28.