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Gold Anode Slime Residue

Sludgy residue from gold electrorefining cells containing slime-attached gold particles. Primarily imported for further recovery processing under HTS 7112.91.0100 as gold compound scrap.

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.

2843.10.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If high silver content slimes

Colloidal precious metal compounds may classify in inorganic chemicals Chapter 28.

7112.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If containing platinum group impurities

PGM-bearing slimes excluded from pure gold subheading.

2620.99.30.00Same rate: 35%

If other metal-bearing slags/ashes

Slag-like refinery waste if not principally precious metal recovery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on soluble gold content assay; must prove recovery principal use

Handle as hazardous material if acidic; DOT compliance required

Dry thoroughly to avoid powder subheading shift