Gold Crucible Liners Scrap from Japan
Spent graphite crucibles lined with gold flash from high-temperature melting, for stripping. Metal clad with gold via melt adherence, HTS 7112.91.0100.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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