Rhenium Electronics Contact Scrap
> Stamped-out contact points from rhenium-iridium alloys used in high-reliability telecommunications switches. These are scrap from fabrication, classified as rhenium waste and scrap, and recycled into new contacts.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the contacts are still usable
Usable contacts are articles of rhenium, not waste and scrap.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the scrap is free from precious metal cladding that could shift classification to Chapter 71
• Provide a breakdown of the alloy composition to confirm rhenium predominance
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the items are definitely not usable as contacts due to breakage or wear
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