High-Purity Platinum Sponge 99.99% from Germany
Ultra-pure platinum sponge (99.99% Pt) produced by precipitation and reduction, supplied in bulk for laboratory and jewelry fabrication. Falls under HTS 7110.11.00.20 as unwrought platinum sponge, a porous semi-manufactured form not qualifying as powder per subheading notes. Excludes clad or plated materials per Chapter Note 7.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Submit third-party assay reports confirming >98% platinum to distinguish from base metal alloys
• Avoid packaging as retail sets, which could trigger classification under heading 7114 as goldsmiths' wares
• Document production process to prove sponge morphology vs. powder form misclassification