Mixed Precious Metal Sweeps from Japan
Floor sweeps and shop dust from jewelry workshops containing traces of gold, silver, and platinum alloys. Under HTS 7112.99.0100 as other waste for recovery, treated per alloy predominance rules in note 5.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Sample and assay for predominant metal; incinerate organics before import; declare minimum 2% precious metal threshold