Nickel Rod Clad with Platinum from Japan
Cylindrical rods of nickel base metal with platinum cladding for corrosion-resistant electrodes in electrochemical cells, semimanufactured form. HTS 7111.00.00.00 covers base metals clad with platinum not further worked.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in entry docs (industrial vs retail) to prevent 7114 classification as silversmiths' wares
• Include material safety data sheets confirming no hazardous residues from cladding process