1 Nov 2021
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in United States
USGS proposed a new draft critical minerals list including bismuth in November 2021, updating regulatory considerations.
United States trade
Bismuth
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Relevant Events
30 Sep 2020
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in United States
Executive Order 13953 declared a national emergency for critical minerals on September 30 2020, prompting U.S. agencies to seek grants and loans to support domestic bismuth supply chains.
16 Sep 2020
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
U.S. Trade Representative extended the duty exclusion through December 31 2020 on September 16 2020, maintaining tariff relief for Chinese bismuth imports.
24 Apr 2020
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
U.S. Trade Representative granted duty exclusions on Chinese goods, including bismuth, effective April 24 2020, lowering import tariffs and easing U.S. bismuth imports.
1 May 2018
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in United States
The U.S. Department of the Interior added bismuth to the critical minerals list in May 2018, influencing policy and supply security.
2014
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in United States
Modification of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 2014 lowered permissible lead content in plumbing, boosting demand for bismuth‑containing brass alloys.
31 Dec 2013
Processing Shutdown for Bismuth in United States
The final U.S. primary lead smelter ceased operations at the end of 2013, cutting domestic bismuth supply from lead smelting.
Dec 2013
Processing Shutdown for Bismuth in United States
The last domestic primary lead smelter closed at yearend 2013, ending local bismuth by‑product production and raising import dependence.
31 Dec 2012
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
United States removed tariff on bismuth and its scrap under Normal Trade Relations on 31 December 2012, eliminating duties for imported bismuth.
31 Dec 2011
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
Tariff status for bismuth and scrap was set to free under Normal Trade Relations on December 31, 2011, removing trade barriers for the commodity.
31 Dec 2008
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
US removed tariffs on bismuth and scrap, classifying them as free under Item 8106.00.0000 on 31 December 2008.
31 Dec 2006
Tariff Change for Bismuth in United States
Tariff status for bismuth and articles thereof set to free on 31 December 2006, potentially affecting trade flows.
1 Jan 2006
Reserve Revision for Bismuth in United States
US bismuth reserve estimates revised to zero due to lack of mine production since 1997.
1 Jun 2005
Regulatory Release for Bismuth in United States
The EPA released a draft life‑cycle assessment report on lead‑free soldering, influencing the adoption of bismuth‑based solders.
1 Jun 2004
Processing Startup for Bismuth in United States
Harima Chemicals began producing lead‑free solder that includes bismuth at its U.S. subsidiary in Georgia.
1 Apr 2004
Regulatory Change for Bismuth in United States
Maine, New Hampshire, and New York passed lead‑free fishing tackle restrictions, encouraging the use of bismuth‑based sinkers and affecting bismuth demand.
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