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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of chromium & articles, including waste & scrap (SITC 68995) totaled $18.3M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Chromium & Articles, Including Waste & Scrap paid $912K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.0% on $18.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChromium metal — distinct from ferrochromium alloys classified elsewhere — is the feedstock for chromium plating, specialty superalloys, and certain chemical applications requiring high-purity metal rather than an iron-based alloy. Kazakhstan and South Africa are major producers of chromite ore, and the refined chromium metal trade reflects a similarly concentrated supplier base. The heading's inclusion of articles and scrap means that importers of chromium-plated components or chromium-bearing scrap should carefully assess whether the goods are more specifically described under another heading before defaulting to this classification.
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Chromium metal articles are composed primarily of chromium, whereas chromium-plated goods are articles of another base metal (steel, copper, etc.) with a chromium surface coating. The latter are classified according to the base metal, not as chromium articles. The key question is whether chromium is the essential material of the article or merely a surface treatment.
Chromium scrap classification depends on whether the material is predominantly chromium metal or a chromium-bearing alloy scrap, which would fall under a different heading. Additionally, importers should verify whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders are in effect for chromium metal from specific origins, as the trade-remedy landscape for specialty metals can change. A licensed customs broker can assist with scope analysis.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $7.3M | $227K | -$7.1M |
| TAIWAN | $6.5M | -- | -$6.5M |
| JAPAN | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| FRANCE | $1.0M | $52K | -$970K |
| GERMANY | $558K | $399K | -$159K |
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