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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refined into platinum metal bars or powder
Processed, recovered platinum-group metals classify under 7110 as unwrought metal, not waste.
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
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Platinum Catalyst Recovery Ash
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