Thallium; waste and scrap

HS v2022 Code: 811252

About thallium; waste and scrap

HS code 811252 covers thallium, a rare and toxic heavy metal, as well as waste and scrap containing thallium. Thallium has a range of industrial applications, including in the production of electronic devices, specialty glass, and certain pharmaceuticals. As a highly regulated material, the trade and handling of thallium and its waste products are closely monitored to ensure environmental and public safety.

Production process

Thallium is primarily extracted from the mineral crookesite, which is then refined through various chemical processes to produce pure thallium metal. The production of thallium-containing waste and scrap can occur during the manufacturing of thallium-based products, as well as through the disposal and recycling of thallium-containing materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the thallium industry include the crookesite mineral, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for the extraction, refining, and handling of this hazardous material. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce trained in the safe management of thallium and its byproducts.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the thallium industry are the refined thallium metal and thallium-containing products, such as electronic components, specialty glass, and certain pharmaceuticals. These outputs may be consumed by industries classified under codes such as 851290 Parts for television receivers, radio-broadcast receivers, etc., 701939 Other glassware, and 300490 Medicaments, put up for retail sale, n.e.c.. The industry also generates waste and scrap containing thallium, which must be properly disposed of or recycled.

Revisions to 811252

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 811252. The most recent 1 version of this code (811252) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 811252.

Older versions

Family tree for thallium; waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811252'>811252: Thallium; waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811212'>811212: Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811213'>811213: Beryllium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811219'>811219: Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811221'>811221: Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811222'>811222: Chromium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811229'>811229: Chromium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811231'>811231: Hafnium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811239'>811239: Hafnium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811241'>811241: Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811249'>811249: Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811251'>811251: Thallium and articles thereof; unwrought thallium, powders</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811259'>811259: Thallium and articles thereof; other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811261'>811261: Cadmium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811269'>811269: Cadmium; other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811292'>811292: Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811299'>811299: Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders</a>"]

    

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