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).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.1%+25.0%29.1%
🇲🇽Mexico4.1%4.1%
🇨🇦Canada4.1%4.1%
🇩🇪Germany4.1%4.1%
🇯🇵Japan4.1%4.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7108.12.10Lower: 25% vs 29.1%

If fine enough for powder subheading

Pellets reduced to powder form per subheading note.

7201.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 29.1%

If gold content below 2% threshold

Note 5 excludes alloys with <2% precious metal from Chapter 71.

7112Lower: 10% vs 29.1%

If waste/scrap form

Gold scrap/waste classifies under heading 7112.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document exact alloy composition showing gold ≥2% to qualify

Pellet size must not resemble semi-manufactured profiles