7110.21.00.00 - Unwrought or in powder

This HTS classification, 7110.21.00.00, specifically covers palladium in its unwrought state, semi-manufactured forms, or as a powder. Unwrought palladium refers to the metal in its rawest forms, such as ingots, bars, or granules, before it has been shaped or processed into finished goods. Semi-manufactured forms include items like wire, rods, or sheets that are intended for further fabrication into articles. Palladium powder consists of very fine particles of the metal.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category, 7110.29.00.00, which encompasses "Other" forms of palladium. While 7110.21.00.00 deals with the raw and foundational states of the metal, the "Other" category would typically include palladium that has undergone further processing into specific articles or finished products, or palladium incorporated into alloys not specifically classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the focus for classification under 7110.21.00.00 lies solely on the physical form and processing stage of the palladium itself. Importers and exporters must ensure that their palladium shipments align with the definitions of unwrought, semi-manufactured, or powder forms to correctly apply this duty rate.