Gold Alloy Casting Scrap
Gold alloy casting scrap consists of sprues, gates, and defective castings generated during the manufacture of gold jewelry. These materials are remeltable and are imported primarily for the recovery of gold through refining processes. As waste and scrap of precious metal, they are classified under tariff item 7112.99.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scrap consists specifically of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals
Heading 7112 covers waste and scrap of precious metal; subheading 7112.91 is specific to gold, while 7112.99 covers other precious metals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is properly documented as waste for recovery, not as a finished article, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing gold content to support the declared value
• Check if the scrap qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's provisions for goods imported for refining
Related Products under Tariff item 7112.99.00
Gold Dental Scrap
Gold dental scrap comprises discarded dental restorations, such as crowns and bridges, that contain gold alloys. This material is imported for the recovery of gold through refining, as it is no longer suitable for its original dental use. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as waste and scrap of precious metal.
Gold-Plated Connector Pins Scrap
Gold-plated connector pins scrap consists of base metal pins from decommissioned electronics that have been mechanically clad with a layer of gold. The gold cladding qualifies as metal clad with precious metal under Chapter 71 Note 7. Imported for gold recovery, this scrap falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal.
Mixed Precious Metal Sweeps
Mixed precious metal sweeps are floor sweepings and shop dust collected from jewelry workshops, containing trace amounts of gold, silver, and platinum alloys. These materials are imported for the recovery of precious metals through refining. Under Chapter 71 Note 5, alloys are classified by the predominant precious metal, and this waste falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap.
Palladium Electronic Contact Scrap
Palladium electronic contact scrap consists of electrical contacts from switches and relays that are alloyed with palladium. These contacts are collected for the recovery of palladium through refining processes. As waste and scrap of precious metal, this material is classified under tariff item 7112.99.00.
Platinum Catalytic Converter Scrap
Platinum catalytic converter scrap comprises used catalytic converters from vehicles that contain platinum group metals, such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These converters are collected for the recovery of precious metals through refining. The scrap falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal.
Platinum Thermocouple Wire Scrap
Platinum thermocouple wire scrap consists of discarded platinum-rhodium thermocouple wires used in industrial sensors. These wires are imported for the reclamation of platinum and rhodium through refining. As waste and scrap of precious metal, they are classified under tariff item 7112.99.00.