Gold Dental Scrap from Mexico
Gold dental scrap consists of waste material from dental restorations containing gold alloys, primarily used for recovering precious metals through refining. It qualifies under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal, not elsewhere specified. The gold alloy content meets the 2% threshold under Chapter 71 Note 5.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Separate dental scrap from any amalgams (which fall under heading 2843) to avoid classification issues
• Keep records of the gold content and origin for CBSA verification
• Ensure the scrap is not contaminated with other materials that could change its classification