HS Code for Thallium scrap

Thallium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8112.52. This classification is governed by the Section XV notes of the Harmonized System, which define waste and scrap as metal goods that are definitely not usable as such because of breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons, as well as waste resulting from the manufacture or mechanical working of metals. Thallium is a highly specialized base metal used in the electronics and glass industries. Because thallium is extremely toxic, the classification of its scrap is critical for compliance with international environmental regulations, such as the Basel Convention. This code ensures that secondary raw materials intended for recycling or recovery are clearly identified and separated from primary unwrought metal or finished articles. The classification applies to thallium-rich residues that retain the character of metal scrap rather than chemical waste.

Products Included

• Thallium manufacturing waste
• Broken thallium metal parts
• Thallium shavings and turnings
• Worn-out thallium articles unfit for their original use
• Thallium metal trimmings from industrial processes

Common Misclassification

Thallium scrap is often confused with HS code 8112.51 (unwrought thallium) if the scrap has been remelted into ingots; however, if it is still recognizable as scrap, 8112.52 applies. It is also confused with 2620.99, which covers ash and residues containing metals. If the material is a chemical sludge rather than metallic scrap, Chapter 38 may apply.

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-containing batteries?

No, spent batteries containing thallium are generally classified under heading 8548 or 8549, depending on the specific type and local tariff schedules.