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Gold Recovery Ash from Jewelry Manufacturing

Fine ash residue generated during the incineration of jewelry workshop waste, containing gold compounds and trace precious metals used for recovery. Classified under HTS 7112.30.01.00 as ash principally used for precious metal extraction, not electronic scrap. Meets chapter notes for waste containing precious metal compounds over 2% by weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7112Same rate: 35%

If in metallic scrap form rather than ash

Waste and scrap in metallic form (not powdered/ashed) containing precious metals falls under 7112.29, per chapter notes distinguishing physical state.

2620.99.30.00Same rate: 35%

If slag or ash from smelting processes

Slag and ash from metallurgical processes may classify under Chapter 26 if not principally for precious metal recovery.

8549.11.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If derived from spent electronic components

Electronic waste scrap containing precious metals is excluded and classified under heading 8549 per chapter note 1.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay certificates verifying precious metal content to avoid misclassification as general waste; ensure hazardous material declarations if containing chemical compounds; declare exact recovery yield estimates for customs valuation