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U.S. imports of chromium waste and scrap (HS 811222) totaled $715K in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Chromium Waste and Scrap imports of $715K in July 2026 ran 79% above the year-to-date monthly average of $400K.
Last updated: July 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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13 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 81
Subheading 8 of 17 in heading 8112
Subheading 811222 · $715K of $81.1M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112220000 | Chromium Waste and Scrap | $715K | 0.00% | 10.61% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112220000 | Chromium Waste and Scrap | $114K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$715KYoY · Pro
Exports
$114KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Canada together supply 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
89.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.