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HTS Code · Chapter 81 · Updated Nov 8, 2026

8112.52.00.00Waste and scrap

Also written 8112520000 and 8112.52.0000

HTS Code 8112.52.00.00 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:Thallium:Waste and scrap in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8112.52.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8112.52.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 8112.52.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
Free
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%

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US Import Duty on HTS 8112.52.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Canada and 11 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 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 8112.52.00.00 cover?

HTS code 8112.52.00.00 covers waste and scrap, classified under Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8112.52.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8112.52.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is Free. 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 waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from China?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 8112.52.00.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8112.52.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8112.52.00.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.

Sources

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.