U.S. imports of Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI (HS 811229) totaled $18.4M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI paid $610K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI imports of $18.4M in August 2026 ran 81% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWrought chromium articles not elsewhere specified — classified under 8112290000 — include precision-machined targets for physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering, chromium rods, and specialty components used in semiconductor fabrication and optical coating equipment. France and Taiwan are the leading US import sources, reflecting the concentration of advanced thin-film and coating technology manufacturing in those countries. The heading's catch-all nature means classification disputes can arise when chromium articles overlap with more specific headings for tools or electronic components.
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Pure chromium sputtering targets are generally classified under 8112290000 as wrought chromium articles when chromium is the primary constituent. However, if the target is a chromium alloy or composite, classification may shift to a different heading depending on the predominant metal. The specific composition and intended use should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct HTS code.
A material composition certificate confirming chromium as the primary metal by weight, a technical data sheet describing the manufacturing process (e.g., hot isostatic pressing, rolling), and a commercial invoice with a detailed product description are all useful. For high-value precision components, a binding ruling request from CBP can provide classification certainty before importation.
Subheading 2 of 17 in heading 8112
Subheading 811229 · $18.4M of $99.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$270KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $108.4M of Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI and exported $4.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112290000 | Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $18.4M | 3.31% | 99.47% | $610K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112290000 | Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $270K |
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
Taiwan and Japan together supply 88% of it. China pays 31.5% duty; Taiwan 3.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.31% of imports for consumption.