2616.90.00.40/Platinum Group Metals Credit Tailings/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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