HS Code 811261
Waste and scrap
Also searched as: scrap metal, waste metal, metal scrap, metal waste, scrap, waste
Classification
How 811261 breaks down
Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
Waste and scrap
Waste and scrap
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 811261?
Buyers sourcing waste and scrap from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 811261 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 811261
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 811261 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8112
Other HS codes under 8112
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Waste and scrap". If 811261 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 811261: common questions
What is HS code 811261?
HS code 811261 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Waste and scrap". The first two digits (81) are the chapter — Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof — and digits 3-4 (8112) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 811261?
Common products classified under 811261 include scrap metal, waste metal, metal scrap, metal waste, scrap, waste and similar items matching waste and scrap. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 811261?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 811261 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (811261) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 81
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