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Platinum Catalytic Converter Scrap

Used catalytic converters from vehicles containing platinum group metals, collected for precious metal recovery. Falls under HTS 7112.99.0100 as other waste and scrap used principally for recovery of platinum (iridium, palladium, etc.). Excludes finished goods of heading 8549.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7112Same rate: 35%

If containing precious metal compounds

Shifts to compounds subheading if scrap is primarily chemical compounds rather than metallic waste.

8421.39.01Same rate: 35%

If imported as complete used catalytic converters

Intact pollution control parts for vehicles classify under Chapter 84 as machinery parts, not scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit XRF or ICP assay reports for metal content declaration; segregate from hazardous waste under RCRA to prevent customs holds; verify not classified as auto parts under 8708 if still assembled