Ruthenium Foil Semimanufactured

Ultra-thin ruthenium foil (<0.15mm thick) used in electronics plating or catalysts, supplied in rolls. Under HTS 7110.49.0050 as 'other' ruthenium semimanufactured, not powder per sieve definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

7110.41.00Same rate: 25%

If with ≥2% platinum alloyed

Note 5 mandates platinum alloy classification overriding predominant ruthenium content.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If as catalyst preparation

Ruthenium supported on carriers for chemical processes falls under prepared chemical products, not pure metal.

7112Lower: 10% vs 25%

If recovered from spent catalysts

Ruthenium sweepings or residues classify as ash/waste containing precious metals in 7112.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Thickness certification critical; ≥0.18mm shifts to sheet/plate classification

Confirm <2% Pt content to avoid platinum alloy treatment under note 5(a)

Anti-smuggling measures require chain-of-custody docs for ruthenium from refining