U.S. imports of Cadmium and Articles Thereof, NESOI (HS 811269) totaled $571K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Cadmium and Articles Thereof, NESOI paid $153K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cadmium and Articles Thereof, NESOI imports of $571K in August 2026 ran 88% above the year-to-date monthly average of $303K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnwrought cadmium including powders (8112691000) and wrought cadmium articles not elsewhere specified (8112699000) serve as inputs for nickel-cadmium battery electrodes, cadmium-based pigments, stabilizers for PVC, and electroplating applications. Canada leads US imports of this heading, followed by Australia and China. Cadmium is subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny globally — including RoHS restrictions in electronics — so importers of cadmium-containing articles should assess end-use compliance requirements in addition to customs classification. Shipments from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific article form.
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HTS 8112691000 covers unwrought cadmium including powders — primary metal not yet shaped into a specific article — while 8112699000 covers cadmium that has been wrought (drawn, rolled, extruded, etc.) and finished articles of cadmium not classified elsewhere. Correct line selection depends on the degree of processing and the form of the imported material.
While US customs classification does not itself restrict end use, cadmium is subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting requirements and is restricted in certain electronic applications under international standards that US manufacturers increasingly adopt. Importers supplying the electronics or consumer goods sectors should verify that cadmium-containing articles comply with applicable product safety and chemical regulations in the intended downstream market.
Subheading 9 of 17 in heading 8112
Subheading 811269 · $571K of $99.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$571KYoY · free account
Exports
$81KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.8M of Cadmium and Articles Thereof, NESOI and exported $483K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112691000 | Unwrought Cadmium; Powders | $340K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $128K |
| 8112699000 | Cadmium, Wrought and Articles Thereof NESOI | $231K | 11.09% | 88.20% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112691000 | Unwrought Cadmium; Powders | $74K |
| 8112699000 | Cadmium, Wrought and Articles Thereof NESOI | $7K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Australia together supply 87% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 1.0%.
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rate provision · imports
4.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 26.82% of imports for consumption.