Gold Crucible Liners Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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