Recovered Platinum Powder
Recovered platinum powder obtained from refining spent catalysts, processed into an unwrought powder form where 90% or more passes through a 0.5 mm sieve. It is classified under tariff item 7110.11.00 as unwrought platinum in powder form, not as scrap, and is used as a cost-effective raw material for industrial applications.
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 the platinum is in semi-manufactured forms like bars, sheets, or wire
Semi-manufactured platinum is classified separately from unwrought or powder forms.
If the powder is considered waste or scrap rather than a refined product
Waste and scrap of platinum are classified under heading 71.12, not as unwrought powder.
If the powder is colloidal or in an amalgam form
Colloidal precious metals and amalgams are excluded from Chapter 71 by note 3(a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder meets the 0.5 mm sieve test (90% or more by weight) to qualify as powder under subheading note 1
• Provide a certificate of analysis and refining documentation to prove it is not scrap
• Declare the platinum content accurately for duty calculation
Related Products under Tariff item 7110.11.00
10 Ounce Platinum Nugget
A 10-troy ounce irregular platinum nugget marketed to investors, pure and unwrought. It falls under tariff item 7110.11.00 as unwrought platinum, not further manufactured.
1 Gram Platinum Nugget Specimen
A 1-gram natural-shaped platinum nugget sold to collectors, unwrought and not manufactured. It falls under tariff item 7110.11.00 for unwrought platinum.
Atomized Platinum Powder for Additive Manufacturing
Gas-atomized spherical platinum powder optimized for selective laser melting, with fineness meeting powder definition. Classified under 7110.11.00 as unwrought platinum powder for aerospace and medical implants.
Cast Platinum Grain
Cast grains or shot of pure platinum used as melting stock for jewelry casting. They are unwrought, not rolled, drawn, or powdered, and thus fall under tariff item 7110.11.00 for unwrought platinum.
Electrodeposited Platinum Powder
Platinum powder produced via electrolytic deposition, high purity unwrought form passing sieve test. Classified under 7110.11.00 for other platinum powders, used in electrical contacts and plating anodes.
Fine Platinum Powder 99.99% Pure
Atomized fine platinum powder with 99.99% purity, used in additive manufacturing and electronics, meeting powder form definition (90% through 0.5mm). Classified under 7110.11.00 as unwrought platinum.