Scrap Gold from Electronic Connectors from Japan
Gold-plated pin connectors and edge fingers salvaged from server motherboards and telecom gear. This waste is principally used for gold recovery, classifying in HTS 7112.91.0100 as gold-clad metal scrap.
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
• Separate gold-clad pins from plastic/PCB substrate to maintain pure scrap classification
• Provide smelter contracts proving principal use for recovery, avoiding e-waste tariffs
• Declare London Fix gold price basis for valuation; fluctuations affect duties