Bismuth Nitrate for Gold Recovery from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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