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HS HEADING 7112

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7112.30

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds

7112.91

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

7112.92

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

7112.99

Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds

Chapter 71 classification notes

Duty rates often 0-6.5% but high declared values trigger scrutiny. Kimberley Process certification required for rough diamonds. Hallmarking requirements vary by country. Cash declaration rules often apply to precious metals.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Costume jewellery (base metal plated with precious metal) belongs in Chapter 71 heading 7117, not with genuine precious metal items. Watches classify under Chapter 91, not 71.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 71

RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES46UNIQUE SOURCES645LATEST VERIFICATION2026-07-26MethodologyChangelog