Silver Jewelry Manufacturing Scrap
Silver jewelry manufacturing scrap consists of trimmings and filings generated during the production of silver jewelry. These materials contain at least 2% silver by weight and are destined for refining to recover the silver. Under Chapter 71 Note 5(c), alloys with 2% or more silver are treated as silver alloys, and this scrap falls 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 contains 2% or more gold by weight
Under Note 5, an alloy with 2% or more gold is treated as a gold alloy, falling under subheading 7112.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is free of non-metal contaminants, such as polishing compounds, to facilitate accurate classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming the silver content to support the declared value
• Check if the scrap qualifies for duty relief under provisions for goods imported for recovery
Related Products under Tariff item 7112.99.00
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.
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.