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Spent Platinum Crucible Fragments from Japan

Cracked and deformed platinum laboratory crucibles discarded after high-temperature use, purely platinum without cladding. HTS 7112.92.0100 applies as platinum scrap principally for metal recovery, common in chemical and metallurgy labs.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include lab usage logs and photos proving scrap condition, not reusable equipment

• Assay for 90%+ platinum to distinguish from base metal clad items

• Avoid bundling with tools to prevent classification as machinery parts