Platinum Electroplating Rack Scrap from Japan
Worn titanium racks metal clad with platinum plating, where platinum layer predominates for recovery purposes. Classified in HTS 7112.92.0100 per chapter note 7 including metal clad with platinum, excluding other metal sweepings.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Cross-section analysis required to prove platinum cladding thickness vs base metal
• Declare separately from base metal scrap to claim precious metal tariff line
• Check for dissolution chemicals that trigger hazmat declarations