Platinum Jewelry Manufacturing Scrap from China
Waste trimmings and filings generated during the crafting of platinum rings, bracelets, and necklaces in jewelry workshops. Classified under HTS 7112.92.0100 as scrap of platinum used principally for precious metal recovery, excluding sweepings with other metals. It consists primarily of pure platinum shavings without base metal cladding beyond the platinum layer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Obtain assay certificates verifying platinum content over 99% and absence of other precious metals to qualify under this code
• Ensure declaration as 'waste and scrap for recovery' to avoid misclassification as finished goods
• Comply with EPA recycling regulations for hazardous residues in scrap