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U.S. imports of chromium waste and scrap (HS 811222) totaled $567K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Chromium Waste and Scrap imports of $567K in April 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $385K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChromium waste and scrap (8112220000) is recovered primarily from superalloy machining, spent hard-chrome plating components, and end-of-life aerospace parts, feeding secondary smelters that recycle the metal back into alloy production. The United Kingdom and Canada are the leading US import sources, consistent with integrated aerospace supply chains that generate high-value metallic scrap across borders. Hexavalent chromium compounds that may be present in certain plating-derived scrap streams can trigger EPA hazardous-waste considerations separate from customs classification.
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Chromium scrap may contain residual hexavalent chromium, which is a listed hazardous substance under US environmental law. Depending on its form and concentration, the material could be subject to EPA RCRA hazardous-waste import provisions, which require notification and may restrict entry. Importers should conduct a hazardous-waste determination before shipment and consult both a customs broker and environmental counsel.
The key distinction is whether the material retains its original use or has been rendered fit only for remelting and recovery of the metal. Scrap typically presents as irregular pieces, turnings, borings, or crushed material with no identifiable end-use form. If the material still has a recognizable shape and could be used as an article, it may be classified as a wrought product rather than scrap. Supporting documentation such as a scrap certification or a description of the generating process helps establish the correct classification.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8112220000 | CHROMIUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $567K | -- |
CHROMIUM WASTE AND SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112220000 | CHROMIUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $0 |
CHROMIUM WASTE AND SCRAP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| Pennsylvania | $150K | -- | -$150K |
| New York | $102K | -- | -$102K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| CHESTER, PA | $150K | -- | -$150K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $102K | -- | -$102K |
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $312K | -- | -$312K |
| SINGAPORE | $102K | -- | -$102K |
| CANADA | $79K | -- | -$79K |
| JAPAN | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| TAIWAN | -- | -- | -- |