Gold Crucible Liners Scrap
Spent graphite crucibles lined with gold flash from high-temperature melting, for stripping. The gold layer adhered by melt qualifies as metal clad with gold, and the crucibles are waste and scrap for gold recovery.
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 crucibles are imported for reuse rather than scrap recovery
Refractory ceramic goods for laboratory use are classified in Chapter 69, not as waste and scrap.
If the gold lining contains other precious metals, such as platinum group metals
Waste and scrap containing other precious metals is classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gold layer is affixed by melt adherence, not just plating, to qualify as metal clad with gold
• Separate crucibles with other precious metals, as they may fall under a different subheading
• Be prepared to demonstrate the scrap is for recovery, not reuse, to support classification
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