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U.S. imports of chromium and articles thereof, nesoi (HS 811229) totaled $8.7M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI paid $616K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.1% on $8.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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30 shipments/mo
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 3 of 17 in heading 8112
Subheading 811229 · $8.7M of $81.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$187KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Taiwan and France together supply 75% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.09%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112290000 | Chromium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $8.7M | 7.09% | 100.44% | $616K |
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 | $187K |
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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