Silver Grain Shot for Casting from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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