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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of base metals (nes) unwrought; waste, scrap & powders (SITC 68998) totaled $47.6M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Base Metals (NES) Unwrought; Waste, Scrap & Powders paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.2% on $28.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Base Metals (NES) Unwrought; Waste, Scrap & Powders imports of $47.6M in April 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $36.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnwrought forms, waste, scrap, and powders of base metals not elsewhere specified — a catch-all classification that captures commercially significant but less common metals such as bismuth, cadmium, cobalt, and indium in their primary or recovered forms. Classification here turns on whether the metal is specifically enumerated elsewhere in the schedule; importers frequently face reclassification disputes when a material straddles this residual heading and a named-metal provision. Scrap and powder forms may trigger additional documentation requirements related to hazardous-material content or export-control regimes depending on the specific metal involved.
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Classification hinges on whether the metal is specifically enumerated in another heading of the schedule. If the metal has its own dedicated provision — as copper, nickel, or zinc do — it cannot be classified here regardless of form. Only metals with no dedicated heading fall into this residual category, making precise chemical identification and purity documentation critical at entry.
Depending on the specific metal, powders may be subject to export-control licensing in the country of origin, hazardous-material transport regulations (IATA/IMDG), and EPA reporting thresholds under TSCA. Importers should verify whether the specific metal powder is listed on any controlled-substance or strategic-material registry before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $15.2M | $1.8M | -$13.5M |
| CANADA | $7.6M | $1.5M | -$6.1M |
| BRAZIL | $4.9M | $24K | -$4.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2.9M | $1.9M | -$1.0M |
| JAPAN | $3.5M | $889K | -$2.6M |
Monthly import values over time