Ruthenium Pellet from China
Small cylindrical pellets of pure ruthenium produced by atomization but remaining unwrought, used for alloy addition in metallurgy. Classified in HTS 7110.41.00.30 as unwrought ruthenium, not qualifying as powder per sieve definition in subheading notes. Applied in titanium alloy production for aerospace.
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
• Test pellets to confirm they don't meet powder sieve criteria; declare total precious metal content accurately for duty calculation
• Partner with certified assayers to prevent undervaluation penalties