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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of cadmium, unwrought; waste, scrap & powders (SITC 68982) totaled $254K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Cadmium, Unwrought; Waste, Scrap & Powders paid $70K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 28% on $254K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cadmium, Unwrought; Waste, Scrap & Powders imports of $254K in April 2026 ran 126% above the year-to-date monthly average of $113K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCadmium is primarily recovered as a byproduct of zinc smelting, and its trade in unwrought, scrap, and powder forms is shaped by that upstream dependency rather than by dedicated mining. Its principal end uses — nickel-cadmium batteries, pigments, and electroplating — face increasing regulatory pressure in many markets due to cadmium's toxicity, which can affect import admissibility and downstream handling requirements. Importers should be aware that environmental and hazardous-materials regulations at the state and federal level may impose additional compliance obligations beyond standard customs entry.
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Cadmium occurs naturally in zinc ores and is almost entirely recovered as a smelter byproduct during zinc refining. As a result, global cadmium supply tracks zinc output rather than independent demand, and price swings in zinc can indirectly affect cadmium availability and trade flows.
Beyond standard customs entry, cadmium's classification as a hazardous substance under EPA regulations may trigger additional requirements for transportation, labeling, and end-use documentation. Importers should review applicable EPA and DOT hazardous-materials rules and consult a licensed customs broker familiar with hazardous-commodity entries.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $180K | -- | -$180K |
| AUSTRALIA | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| INDIA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time