Unwrought Iridium Ingot from Japan
A solid iridium ingot in unwrought form, typically produced by melting and casting pure iridium metal, used as raw material for further processing in high-tech industries. Classified under HTS 7110.49.0010 as iridium separately in unwrought form, distinct from powder or finished semimanufactured products. Meets chapter notes defining platinum group metals including iridium.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify purity certificate from refiner confirming 99.9%+ iridium content to avoid reclassification as alloy under note 5
• Declare exact weight and value precisely; iridium's high market price requires accurate invoices to prevent customs valuation disputes
• Obtain CITES or export licenses if sourced from conflict regions, as PGM mining regulations apply