Rhodium-Platinum Alloy Recovery Ash

Specialty ash from high-temperature processing of rhodium-platinum alloys used in thermocouples and glass manufacturing, containing ≥2% platinum per note 5(a).

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.

7110.49.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If refined into platinum metal bars or powder

Processed, recovered platinum-group metals classify under 7110 as unwrought metal, not waste.

7112Same rate: 35%

If other non-ash waste containing PGMs

Non-ash forms like sludges use 7112.90 other waste subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on predominant platinum-group metal per subheading note 3; obtain refiner contracts proving recovery intent; comply with alloy weight threshold documentation