Rhodium Plating Bath Sludge
Rhodium plating bath sludge is settled sludge from electroplating baths containing rhodium compounds, principally for precious metal recovery. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, used for recovery. The rhodium content qualifies it as an alloy of platinum under Chapter 71 Note 5.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sludge is classified as waste, not as a chemical product of Chapter 28
• Provide a certificate of analysis for rhodium content
• Handle and transport the sludge according to hazardous waste regulations, if applicable
Related Products under Tariff item 7112.99.00
Gold Alloy Casting Scrap
Gold alloy casting scrap, including sprues, gates, and defective castings from jewelry manufacturing, is remeltable for precious metal recovery. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal, used principally for recovering gold. The gold content qualifies it as an alloy of precious metal under Chapter 71 Note 5.
Gold Dental Scrap
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.
Gold-Plated Connector Pins Scrap
Gold-plated connector pins scrap from decommissioned electronics consists of base metal pins mechanically clad with gold, intended for gold recovery. Under Chapter 71 Note 7, metal clad with precious metal is included in this chapter. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of metal clad with precious metal, used principally for recovery.
Mixed Precious Metal Sweeps
Mixed precious metal sweeps, including floor sweeps and shop dust from jewelry workshops, contain traces of gold, silver, and platinum alloys. These are classified under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap containing precious metal, used principally for recovery. The alloy composition is treated under Chapter 71 Note 5, with the predominant metal determining the alloy type.
Palladium Electronic Contact Scrap
Palladium electronic contact scrap consists of electrical contacts from switches and relays alloyed with palladium, collected for metal recovery. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal, used principally for recovering palladium. The palladium content qualifies it as an alloy of precious metal under Chapter 71 Note 5.
Platinum Catalytic Converter Scrap
Platinum catalytic converter scrap from vehicles contains platinum group metals and is collected for precious metal recovery. It falls under tariff item 7112.99.00 as other waste and scrap of precious metal, used principally for recovery. The platinum content meets the 2% threshold under Chapter 71 Note 5, classifying it as an alloy of platinum.