Platinum Placer Nuggets from Mexico
Naturally occurring platinum nuggets extracted from alluvial deposits in the Ural Mountains or Alaska, minimally processed by washing. These raw grains/nuggets fall under HTS 7110.11.00.10 as unwrought platinum metal for refiners. Contain minor PGM impurities but classified by predominant platinum.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit mining origin docs; Russian placers common—check sanctions compliance
• Assay multiple samples; variable purity (90-98%) requires average declaration
• Avoid 'ore' labeling; refined nuggets >2% platinum qualify as unwrought metal