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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing precious metal compounds
Shifts to compounds subheading if scrap is primarily chemical compounds rather than metallic waste.
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
Related Products under HTS 7112.99.01.00
Gold Dental Scrap
Scrap material from dental restorations containing gold alloys, primarily used for recovering precious metals through refining processes. Classified under HTS 7112.99.0100 as waste and scrap of precious metal not suitable for further use in its current form. Meets chapter notes for alloys with 2% or more gold treated as gold alloys.
Silver Jewelry Manufacturing Scrap
Trimmings and filings from silver jewelry production, containing at least 2% silver by weight, destined for refining. HTS 7112.99.0100 covers such other waste and scrap of precious metal alloys per note 5(c).
Palladium Electronic Contact Scrap
Scrap electrical contacts from switches and relays alloyed with palladium, used for metal recovery excluding heading 8549 goods. Classified in HTS 7112.99.0100 as other precious metal scrap.
Gold-Plated Connector Pins Scrap
Batch of gold-plated base metal connector pins from decommissioned electronics, mechanically clad, for gold recovery. HTS 7112.99.0100 includes such other waste clad with precious metal per note 7.
Rhodium Plating Bath Sludge
Settled sludge from electroplating baths containing rhodium compounds, principally for precious metal recovery. Fits HTS 7112.99.0100 as other waste containing precious metal compounds.
Silver X-Ray Film Scrap
Processed x-ray films with silver halide emulsions, stripped for silver recovery in photography industry. HTS 7112.99.0100 for other silver-bearing waste scrap.