7110.41.00 - Unwrought or in powder form

This HTS category, 7110.41.00, specifically covers platinum and its allied metals, namely iridium, osmium, and ruthenium, when they are presented in their unwrought state or in powder form. This includes raw forms such as ingots, bars, granules, or fine powders intended for further processing. The key characteristic here is the physical form of the metal, emphasizing its unprocessed nature before being shaped into finished articles or semi-manufactured products.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7110.49.00, which encompasses "Other" forms of platinum and its allied metals. The sibling category would therefore cover forms not explicitly defined as unwrought or powder, such as semi-manufactured shapes like wire, rods, plates, or foil, which have undergone some level of initial processing beyond the basic unwrought or powder state.

Within this category, a subclassification exists under 7110.41.00.50 for "Other," further refining the classification of unwrought or powdered platinum group metals. This subdivision is likely to capture specific preparations or purities of these metals in their unwrought or powdered form that warrant separate statistical tracking or regulatory treatment, distinct from the general description of unwrought or powder.