7112.30.01.00 - Ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds

This HTS category, 7112.30.01.00, specifically covers ash that contains precious metal or compounds of precious metal. The primary characteristic for classification within this subcategory is the presence of precious metal content, typically from residues or byproducts generated during metallurgical processes or from the refining of other materials containing precious metals. The intended use is generally for the recovery of these valuable metals.

While the parent heading 7112 addresses waste and scrap of precious metals, this specific subcategory focuses on the *ash* form. Its sibling categories at this level differentiate based on broader classifications. For example, "Other" would encompass waste and scrap not specifically defined as ash or fitting into other designated subheadings. The "Jewelry, Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Wares and Other Articles" sibling category deals with finished or semi-finished goods, not the residual materials covered here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 7112.30.01.00 hinges directly on the identification of precious metal content within the ash material and its principal purpose being the recovery of precious metals. Customs officials will rely on chemical analysis and documentation pertaining to the origin and intended disposition of the ash to ensure correct classification.