24K Gold Sponge
Porous 24 karat gold sponge produced by chemical precipitation, used in dental alloys and plating. HTS 7108.12.5050 covers this unwrought form as non-monetary gold not in powder or bar shape.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reduced to powder form
Fine sponge passing powder form test goes to 7108.12.10.
If alloys with 2%+ platinum
Per note 5(a), predominately platinum alloys classify under 7110.
If as chemical compound precursor
Gold salts/compounds in Chapter 28 if not metallic form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sponge structure doesn't qualify as powder (90% through 0.5mm sieve)
• Use for industrial declaration; consumer sales may trigger different scrutiny
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14K Gold Shot
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Short 99.9% pure gold wire ends/scrap from drawing operations, reprocessed as unwrought. 7108.12.5050 for other non-monetary unwrought despite wire origin, if not profiled.
20K Gold Irregular Castings
20 karat (83.3%) irregular cast gold pieces for melting down in fabrication. HTS 7108.12.5050 other unwrought, non-standard shapes exclude bar classification.
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Scrap from electrolytic gold cathodes, 99.5%+ purity, dendritic form for remelting. Classified 7108.12.5050 as other unwrought non-powder gold.