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U.S. imports of bismuth, waste, scrap, and lower-purity articles (HS 810690) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Bismuth, Waste, Scrap, and Lower-Purity Articles imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 102% above the year-to-date monthly average of $596K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLower-purity bismuth metal, bismuth waste, and bismuth scrap — all not meeting the 99.99% threshold — classify under 8106900000, serving applications such as free-machining steel additives, pigments, and cosmetic formulations where ultra-high purity is not required. South Korea and Germany lead US import supply under this heading, with Mexico, Brazil, and Canada also contributing. The broad scope of this residual line means importers must carefully confirm that high-purity material is not inadvertently classified here, as the purity boundary between 810610 and 810690 carries real duty and compliance implications.
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Each distinct commercial lot should be classified based on its certified purity. Ingots assaying above 99.99% bismuth classify under 810610; those below that threshold classify under 810690. Mixing lots of different purities on a single entry line is inadvisable — CBP expects the classification to reflect the actual composition of the goods as imported, supported by assay certificates.
Bismuth is generally considered low-toxicity relative to lead and other heavy metals, and there are no broad US import prohibitions on bismuth scrap. However, if the scrap is contaminated with lead, cadmium, or other regulated substances, EPA and state environmental regulations may apply to its handling and disposal. Importers should obtain composition analysis to confirm the scrap is free of regulated contaminants before entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| GERMANY | -- | $656K | +$656K |
| CANADA | $42K | $395K | +$353K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $357K | +$357K |
| INDIA | $90K | $130K | +$40K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8106900000 | BISMUTH AND ARTICLES THEREOF INCL WASTE, SCRAP NES | $1.2M | -- |
BISMUTH AND ARTICLES THEREOF INCL WASTE, SCRAP NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8106900000 | BISMUTH AND ARTICLES THEREOF INCL WASTE, SCRAP NES | $1.9M |
BISMUTH AND ARTICLES THEREOF INCL WASTE, SCRAP NES
28.3K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $1.0M | $705K | -$302K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $523K | +$523K |
| New York | -- | $337K | +$337K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $664K | +$664K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $352K | +$352K |