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Silver Refinery Ash with Precious Metal Compounds

Ash produced in silver refining processes containing silver compounds and minor gold/platinum impurities, designed for precious metal reclamation. Falls under 7112.30.01.00 as 'other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds' per note 5(c).

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 unprocessed silver waste or scrap

Primary silver-containing metallic scrap uses 7112.10 before conversion to ash form.

2617.90.00Same rate: 35%

If other slag/ash from base metal smelting

Chapter 26 covers non-precious metal recovery slags, excluding principal precious metal ashes.

2843.29.01.00Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If purified silver chemical compounds

Extracted, purified precious metal compounds classify as chemicals in Chapter 28, not waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include smelter certificates detailing alloy composition per note 5 rules; segregate from base metal ashes to prevent reclassification; track chain of custody for environmental compliance