Investment Grade Platinum Bar
Investment grade platinum bars, stamped with weight and purity, are unwrought forms of platinum. They are classified under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum, as they are not powder and are not further worked beyond casting and stamping.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bars are in powder form (90% or more passing through a 0.5mm sieve)
Powder is specifically classified under a different subheading.
If the bars are made of palladium instead of platinum
Palladium is a separate precious metal with its own subheading.
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 bars are marked with weight and purity to facilitate CBSA classification
• Keep purchase invoices and assay certificates to prove platinum content and value
• Verify if the bars qualify for duty relief under any applicable trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 7110.19.00
Osmium-Platinum Alloy Ingot
Osmium-platinum alloy ingots, where platinum predominates by weight, are treated as platinum alloys under Chapter 71. They are unwrought and not in powder form, so they fall under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.
Palladium-Platinum Alloy Pellet
Palladium-platinum alloy pellets, with platinum predominating by weight, are unwrought platinum alloys. They are not powder and are used in catalysis, falling under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.
Platinum Casting Grain
Platinum casting grain, in uniform grains of 1-3mm, is an unwrought form of platinum used for jewelry casting. It is not powder and is classified under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.
Platinum Foil Roll
Platinum foil in continuous roll form, used for laboratory or industrial lining, is considered unwrought as it has not been further worked. It falls under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.
Platinum Grain
Platinum grains or pellets, irregular in shape and used for casting or dental applications, are unwrought forms of platinum. They are not powder and are classified under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.
Platinum Ingot
Cast platinum ingots in standardized weights for investment or fabrication are unwrought forms of platinum. They are not powder and fall under tariff item 7110.19.00 as 'other' platinum.