7110.49.00.10 - Iridium separately

This HTS category, 7110.49.00.10, specifically classifies **iridium when it is presented separately**. This means that if iridium is not alloyed with other precious metals, or otherwise incorporated into a more complex article, and is instead in its pure or relatively pure form, it falls under this heading. This could include iridium in the form of ingots, bars, powders, or even scrap that is predominantly iridium. The key is its individual presentation, distinct from its use as a component in an alloy or manufactured item.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, 7110.49.00.50, which covers "Other" within the same sub-heading. While 7110.49.00.10 focuses exclusively on iridium presented on its own, the "Other" category is intended for any remaining precious metals within the broader classification of platinum, unwrought or in semimanufactured forms, or in powder form, that are not specifically accounted for elsewhere. Therefore, 7110.49.00.10 is the precise designation for standalone iridium, while the sibling category acts as a residual classification for other applicable precious metals in this group.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions at this level will rely on confirming that the material is indeed iridium and that it is presented separately, meeting the criteria outlined in the HTS. This ensures accurate reporting and duty assessment for importers and exporters dealing with this specific precious metal.