HS Code for Semi-finished platinum

Semi-finished platinum is classified under HS code 7110.19. This classification is determined by the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure for precious metals, where platinum is first identified by its chemical purity and then by its stage of manufacture. Semi-manufactured platinum includes forms that have been mechanically worked beyond the point of casting or sintering. This includes platinum that has been rolled into sheets, drawn into wire, or extruded into tubes. According to the Chapter 71 notes, these products must not have reached the stage of being identifiable as finished articles. The classification 7110.19 is essential for distinguishing high-value industrial feedstock from raw bullion (unwrought) and from finished jewelry or laboratory equipment. It also covers platinum alloys where platinum is the heaviest precious metal component, provided the material remains in a semi-worked state.

Products Included

• Platinum wire for thermocouples or laboratory use
• Platinum sheets and plates of various thicknesses
• Platinum rods, profiles, and sections
• Platinum tubes, pipes, and hollow bars
• Platinum foil and strip
• Semi-finished platinum mesh or gauze (if not a finished article)

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with HS code 7110.11, which covers unwrought platinum or platinum in powder form. Many traders fail to distinguish between a cast bar (unwrought) and a rolled bar (semi-manufactured). Additionally, platinum waste and scrap are sometimes incorrectly classified here instead of under 7112. Finished laboratory apparatus, such as platinum crucibles, should be classified under 7115.90 rather than 7110.19.

FAQ

What is the HS code for semi-finished platinum?

The HS code for semi-manufactured platinum is 7110.19.

What defines platinum as "semi-manufactured"?

Platinum is considered semi-manufactured when it has been worked by processes like rolling, drawing, or forging into shapes like wire, sheets, or tubes, but is not yet a finished product.