Analysis
HTS 7112.30.01 covers ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds under heading 7112 (waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and…).
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 45% of the 108 tariff lines in chapter 71. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 7112.91.01 (of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding…, duty-free), 7112.92.01 (of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but…, duty-free) and 7112.99.01 (other: other, duty-free).
All 3 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7112.91.01 | Of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | Free |
| 7112.92.01 | Of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | Free |
| 7112.99.01 | Other: other | Free |