Platinum Investment Nuggets from China

Small, irregular nuggets of pure platinum metal, typically weighing between 1/10 oz and 1 oz, used primarily by investors for bullion purchases. These qualify under HTS 7110.11.00.10 as 'grain and nuggets of the metal platinum' because they are unwrought forms, not processed into bars, sheets, or other semimanufactured shapes. Purity is usually 99.95% or higher, certified by refiners like Johnson Matthey.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

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

Obtain a certificate of analysis confirming platinum purity exceeds 99.9% and absence of platinum group metals like iridium per chapter note 2(b)

Declare exact weight and form (nuggets/grains) on commercial invoice; misclassification as powder (90% <0.5mm sieve) leads to audits

Comply with CPSC precious metal marking rules if for retail; bulk investment forms exempt but verify FINCEN reporting for values over $10,000

Platinum Investment Nuggets from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7110.11.00.10