99.99% Pure Gold Granules from China
High-purity gold granules, typically 99.99% fine, used in jewelry fabrication and electronics. Classified under HTS 7108.12.50 as non-monetary unwrought gold in granular form, not in powder form per subheading note (less than 90% passing 0.5mm sieve). These are irregular small pieces suitable for melting and casting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.1%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificates confirming 99.99% purity and non-powder form (90%+ not passing 0.5mm sieve)
• Declare as non-monetary use; monetary gold falls under 7108.11
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as semi-manufactured if shaped beyond granules