Gold Crucible Liners Scrap

Spent graphite crucibles lined with gold flash from high-temperature melting, for stripping. Metal clad with gold via melt adherence, HTS 7112.91.0100.

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.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If crucibles without recoverable gold

Graphite articles if precious metal insignificant.

7112.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If PGM-contaminated crucible scrap

Mixed precious metals excluded from gold-only subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemical residues dominant

Sludges with minor gold classify as chemical waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove gold adhesion via welding-like melt process meets clad definition

Carbon content analysis to segregate from pure metal scrap

Thermal treatment pre-shipment to loosen gold layer