7110.41.00.20 - Osmium

This classification, HTS Code 7110.41.00.20, specifically designates osmium in its unwrought or powder forms. Osmium, a rare and dense platinum-group metal, when classified here, refers to the raw, unworked material or finely divided particles of this element, intended for further industrial processing or refinement. This includes osmium in its primary metallic state, before being manufactured into more complex articles or alloys.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, HTS Code 7110.41.00.10 covers iridium, and HTS Code 7110.41.00.30 covers ruthenium, both also in unwrought or powder forms. The key differentiator is the specific elemental identification of the precious metal. While all three are platinum-group metals and fall under the broader umbrella of "Iridium, osmium and ruthenium: Unwrought or in powder form," this particular sub-classification isolates osmium for customs purposes, enabling precise tracking and tariff application based on its unique properties and industrial uses.

As a leaf node, HTS Code 7110.41.00.20 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus is on the precise definition of osmium in its unwrought or powder state. This classification is crucial for differentiating it from osmium that might be in semi-manufactured forms (such as ingots or wires) or in articles of osmium, which would be classified under different HTS codes within Chapter 71. The purity and form of the osmium are the primary criteria for classification at this level.