U.S. imports of Bismuth, Waste, Scrap, and Lower-Purity Articles (HS 810690) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Bismuth, Waste, Scrap, and Lower-Purity Articles imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 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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23 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.8M of Bismuth, Waste, Scrap, and Lower-Purity Articles and exported $20.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 8106
Subheading 810690 · $2.0M of $2.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8106900000 | Bismuth and Articles Thereof Incl Waste, Scrap Nes | $2.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8106900000 | Bismuth and Articles Thereof Incl Waste, Scrap Nes | $1.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Philippines together supply 72% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.