Silver Grain Shot for Casting
Small, irregular pellets of unwrought silver (99.9% pure) used by jewelers for melting and casting into molds. Falls under HTS 7106.91.50.00 as other unwrought silver, not in powder form per subheading note (less than 90% through 0.5mm sieve).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | +35.0% | 38% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 90%+ passes 0.5mm sieve
Subheading note defines 'powder form' strictly, shifting fine grains to 7106.10.
If alloyed with >2% platinum or other platinum-group metals
Chapter note 5(a) classifies alloys with 2%+ platinum as platinum alloys under heading 7110.
If impure silver dore from mining
Unrefined silver intermediates classified as ferroalloys if not meeting precious metal purity thresholds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include sieve analysis report proving not 'powder form' to stay in 7106; grains typically 1-3mm qualify
• Label as 'for jewelry fabrication' with MSDS for hazmat if applicable during melting
• Watch for undervaluation claims; market silver spot price often used for appraisal
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