Gold Jewelry Manufacturing Scrap from Mexico
Trimmings, filings, and clippings from gold jewelry production workshops, primarily 14K or 18K alloys. This scrap is imported for refining to recover gold, fitting HTS 7112.91.0100 as gold-clad or gold alloy waste excluding multi-metal sweepings.
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
• Provide refiner's lot analysis showing gold as predominant metal per Chapter Note 5 rules
• Ensure no base metal plating contamination; test for cladding methods like electroplating
• Use licensed precious metal brokers for customs valuation based on spot gold prices