Platinum Sponge
Porous platinum sponge obtained from precipitation processes, used as an intermediate for further refining into bars or powders. Classified under HTS 7110.19.00.00 as unwrought platinum 'other' form, not meeting the powder sieve definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground to powder form per sieve test
Subheading note defines 'powder form' as 90% through 0.5mm sieve, moving it from unwrought 'other'.
If precious metal compounds or residues
If chemically bound or waste residues, classifies under Chapter 26 rather than pure metal.
If waste or scrap form
Platinum scrap/waste falls under heading 7112 per note 11 priority over Chapter 71 metals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chemical analysis reports proving >99% platinum content; sponge must not be processed into powder
• Declare exact form (sponge vs powder) on commercial invoice to prevent CBP reclassification
Related Products under HTS 7110.19.00.00
Platinum-Ruthenium Alloy Sponge
Porous alloy sponge with platinum >50% for hydrogenation catalysts. HTS 7110.19.00.00 platinum alloy unwrought.
Investment Grade Platinum Bar
Stamped 1kg platinum bars for bullion investment, unwrought form. HTS 7110.19.00.00 as 'other' platinum despite stamping.
Platinum Casting Grain
Uniform platinum grains sized 1-3mm for lost-wax jewelry casting. Remains unwrought under HTS 7110.19.00.00.
Osmium-Platinum Alloy Ingot
Hardened alloy ingot with platinum predominant over osmium, for high-temperature applications. Classified HTS 7110.19.00.00 per alloy rules.
Platinum Tube (Unwrought)
Seamless platinum tubing in rough extruded form for laboratory ware. HTS 7110.19.00.00 'other' unwrought platinum.
Unwrought Platinum Bar
A bar of pure platinum in unwrought form, produced directly from refined platinum sponge without further processing into sheets or wires. It falls under HTS 7110.19.00.00 as 'other' platinum in unwrought form, distinct from powdered platinum or specific semimanufactured shapes like powders under 7110.11.