Bismuth Nitrate for Gold Recovery from Japan
Specialty bismuth nitrate used in gold refining processes to precipitate impurities. HTS 2834.29.05.00 covers this as a bismuth nitrate, pure inorganic compound per Chapter Notes.
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%
Import Tips
• Include process end-use statement to justify industrial classification
• Test for heavy metal content compliance with RCRA waste rules
• Avoid bulk import misdeclared as scrap metal under Chapter 71