Mixed Iridium-Ruthenium Alloy Bar from Mexico
Semimanufactured bar alloyed 60% iridium/40% ruthenium for spark erosion electrodes. Classified under predominant iridium in HTS 7110.49.0050 per alloy rules since <2% platinum.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• ICP analysis confirms predominant metal and <2% Pt threshold
• Alloy registration with customs for consistent statistical reporting
• Melting point verification prevents misclassification as base metal