Rhenium Electronics Contact Scrap from China
Stamped-out contact points from rhenium-iridium alloys used in high-reliability telecommunications switches. HTS 8112.41.10.00 for rhenium waste and scrap from precious metal contact fabrication. Recycled into new contact materials.
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
• XRF scanning required at entry to confirm rhenium base vs platinum group under Chapter 71
• Vacuum pack in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation during transit
• Invoice must specify 'runner scrap' vs 'punchings' for accurate valuation