Platinum Dental Alloy Scrap from Mexico
Scrap from melted-down platinum-based dental crowns and bridges, predominantly platinum by weight per chapter note 5(a). Falls under HTS 7112.92.0100 as platinum scrap for recovery, metal clad with platinum excluded only if base metal predominates. Used by refiners to reclaim high-purity platinum.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide dental lab certifications and XRF analysis showing platinum >2% by weight
• Declare as non-hazardous if cleaned of amalgams to prevent hazmat surcharges
• Watch for reclassification if alloys treated as goldsmiths' wares under 7114