Industrial Platinum Sponge for Wire Drawing
Porous platinum sponge melted down for thermocouple wire and lab ware production. Specifically under 7110.11.00 as unwrought platinum sponge, a standard semi-manufactured input for precious metal fabrication.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sponge has been melted into ingots, bars, or other solid forms
Semi-manufactured platinum forms are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sponge is not melted into ingots or otherwise worked; melting into a solid form would be semi-manufactured
• Provide evidence of the sponge's porosity and unwrought state
• Keep records of the intended use (wire drawing) for CBSA
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