8112.29.00.00Chromium
Also written 8112290000 and 8112.29.0000
HTS Code 8112.29.00.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalOther base metals; cermets; articles thereofBeryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap:Chromium:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 8112.29.00.00 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 38% to 28%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8112.29.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026
- Total duty
- 28%
- $2,800.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 28.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,847.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 3
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Base Duty Rates for 8112.29.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 30%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China28%
- Mexico3%
- Canada3%
- Vietnam3%
- Germany3%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8112.29.00.00 or its heading.
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8112.29.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $55M of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00), up 114% on 2024, mostly from France (58%), Taiwan (20%) and China (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $32M | 58% | 43% | 3% |
| Taiwan | $11M | 20% | 35655% | 3% |
| China | $5M | 9% | 187% | 28% |
| Japan | $4M | 7% | 3141% | 3% |
| Spain | $2M | 4% | 1170% | 3% |
| Germany | $636K | 1% | 23% | 3% |
| Russia | $223K | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 0% | 60% | 3% |
| Italy | $49K | 0% | 717% | 3% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0% | 173% | 3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 8112.29.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 3%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3% |
| 28% |
| Mexico | 3% | None | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3% | None | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3% | None | 3% |
| Germany | 3% | None | 3% |
| Japan | 3% | None | 3% |
| South Korea | 3% | None | 3%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 3% | None | 3% |
| India | 3% | None | 3% |
| Ireland | 3% | None | 3% |
| Italy | 3% | None | 3% |
| Switzerland | 3% | None | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% | None | 3% |
| Malaysia | 3% | None | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 3% | None | 3% |
| France | 3% | None | 3% |
| Indonesia | 3% | None | 3% |
| Brazil | 3% | None | 3% |
| Bangladesh | 3% | None | 3% |
| Cambodia | 3% | None | 3% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Mexico pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Canada pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Germany pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Japan pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from South Korea pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Taiwan pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from India pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Ireland pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Italy pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Switzerland pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Thailand pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Malaysia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from United Kingdom pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from France pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Indonesia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Brazil pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Bangladesh pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Cambodia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 8112.29.00.00 cover?
HTS code 8112.29.00.00 covers chromium (Other), classified under Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8112.29.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8112.29.00.00 is 3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 30%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from China?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of chromium (HTS 8112.29.00.00) from Mexico pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8112.29.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $55M of chromium under HTS 8112.29.00.00, mostly from France (58%), Taiwan (20%) and China (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8112.29.00.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8112.29.00.00 is 3%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.
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