Gold Electroplating Rack Scrap from Japan
Used titanium racks from gold electroplating baths in electronics manufacturing, clad with thin gold layers. Imported under HTS 7112.91.0100 as metal clad with gold for precious metal stripping and recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cladding method (e.g
• electroplating) as it qualifies under metal clad definition
• Quantify recoverable gold via XRF analysis to support duty valuation
• Check for hazardous chemical residues; may require EPA pre-approval