Recycled Platinum Melt Nuggets
Nuggets produced by remelting jewelry scrap and dental alloy into unwrought form for redistribution. They are pure platinum and fall under tariff item 7110.11.00.
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 the nuggets are considered waste and scrap of platinum.
Waste and scrap are classified under heading 71.12, not as unwrought platinum.
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
• Ensure the nuggets are not considered waste or scrap, which would fall under heading 71.12
• Provide documentation of the refining process to confirm purity
• Declare the platinum content accurately
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