Platinum Group Metals Credit Tailings from Japan
Tailings from PGM refineries credited for residual gold content, reprocessed for precious metal recovery. Statistical reporting under HTS 2616.90.00.40 for gold content despite PGM presence. Represents secondary gold source material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide refinery credit certificates proving gold content valuation
• Classify based on payable gold metal, not total weight
• Ensure tailings are not hazardous waste per EPA standards