18K Gold Pellets
18 karat (75% gold) alloy pellets for precision casting in jewelry manufacturing. Classified in 7108.12.5050 as other unwrought non-monetary gold, alloy treated as gold per chapter note 5(b).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fine enough for powder subheading
Pellets reduced to powder form per subheading note.
If gold content below 2% threshold
Note 5 excludes alloys with <2% precious metal from Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact alloy composition showing gold ≥2% to qualify
• Pellet size must not resemble semi-manufactured profiles
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14K Gold Shot
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20K Gold Irregular Castings
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