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Ruthenium Casting Grain (Unwrought)

Small irregular ruthenium grains used directly for melting and casting into alloys. HTS 7110.41.0050 applies to unwrought ruthenium not in powder form, distinct from semimanufactured pellets or wire.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7110.41.00Same rate: 25%

If in fine powder form for catalysts

Powder ruthenium meeting sieve test classifies separately under subheading.

7110.31.00.00Same rate: 25%

If alloyed with >2% platinum by weight

Per note 5(a), platinum-predominant alloys go to 7110.31 regardless of other PGMs.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If chemically defined mixtures or preparations

Ruthenium in chemical mixes for lab use may fall under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit spectrographic analysis confirming ruthenium as the classifying metal per note 4

• Document grain size exceeds powder spec to prevent misclassification to 7110.41.0010

• Check for alloy content; >2% platinum shifts to platinum alloy heading