Cast Osmium Sponge
Cast Osmium Sponge is a porous form of osmium produced by reduction processes, considered unwrought as it requires further refining before fabrication. It is a dense platinum group metal used in various industrial applications. This product falls under tariff item 7110.41.00 as unwrought osmium in a non-powder form.
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 consolidated into semi-manufactured forms
Consolidated osmium products are classified as semi-manufactured.
If the sponge contains 2% or more palladium by weight
Palladium-containing alloys are classified under palladium headings.
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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
• Confirm the sponge does not meet the powder definition (90% passing a 0.5 mm sieve) to ensure correct classification
• Keep records of the production process to demonstrate it is unwrought
• Check if any environmental or safety regulations apply to osmium imports
Related Products under Tariff item 7110.41.00
99.999% Iridium Lump
Irregular chunks of ultra-high purity (5N) iridium from electrolysis, weighing 100g-500g each. They are classified as unwrought pure iridium under this tariff item.
Arc-Melted Iridium Button
Disc-shaped iridium mass from vacuum arc remelting, typically 50mm diameter, serving as stock for forging. It remains unwrought under this tariff item despite casting.
Cast Iridium Sponge
Cast iridium sponge is a porous, unwrought form of iridium produced by chemical precipitation and reduction. It is considered unwrought prior to fabrication and is a common precursor for further processing into semi-manufactured forms.
Electrolytic Osmium Cathodes
Electrolytic Osmium Cathodes are cathode deposits of osmium from electrolytic refining, in plate form but still unwrought. They represent refined but unworked osmium metal. This product falls under tariff item 7110.41.00 as unwrought osmium, a platinum group metal.
Electrolytic Ruthenium Ingot
Electrolytic Ruthenium Ingot is a high-purity ruthenium ingot cast from electrolytic deposition, in unwrought rectangular form for remelting. It is not further processed into semi-manufactured states. This product falls under tariff item 7110.41.00 as unwrought ruthenium per Chapter 71 definitions.
High-Purity Iridium Pellets
Cylindrical or cubic pressed pellets of 99.99% pure iridium for electron beam evaporation in thin-film deposition. They are unwrought as simple compression forms, not machined or rolled.