Silver Grain Shot for Casting
Small, irregular pellets of unwrought silver with 99.9% purity, used by jewellers for melting and casting into molds. These grain shot pellets are not in powder form per subheading note 1, as less than 90% passes through a 0.5 mm sieve, and are classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 90% or more by weight of the pellets pass through a 0.5 mm sieve
Powder forms of silver are classified under a distinct subheading.
If the pellets have been further processed, such as by coating or alloying
Semi-manufactured silver is classified separately from unwrought forms.
If the grain shot is mounted or set as part of an article of jewellery
Articles of jewellery containing silver are classified under heading 7113.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the grain shot does not meet the definition of powder under subheading note 1; if 90% or more passes through a 0.5 mm sieve, it would be classified under 7106.10.00 instead
• Provide a sieve analysis or product specification to support the classification as unwrought silver
• If the grain shot is imported for jewellery making, consider whether it might be subject to additional excise taxes under the Excise Tax Act
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