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%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
• 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