7112.99.01.00 - Other

HTS code 7112.99.01.00 encompasses "Other" waste and scrap containing precious metals or precious metal compounds, which are not specifically classified under the subheadings for gold or platinum. This category serves as a residual classification for precious metal-containing waste and scrap that does not meet the strict material composition requirements of the preceding subheadings, and is intended for the recovery of precious metals.

This classification is distinct from 7112.91.01.00 (Of gold...) and 7112.92.01.00 (Of platinum...). While those subheadings specifically address waste and scrap where gold or platinum is the predominant precious metal (including metal clad with these precious metals), 7112.99.01.00 is for instances where other precious metals, such as silver or palladium, are present, or when a mixture of precious metals is present and not dominated by gold or platinum. The key distinguishing factor is the composition of the precious metal content and its principal use for recovery.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification into 7112.99.01.00 relies on a thorough analysis of the material composition to determine if it contains precious metals or their compounds, is destined for precious metal recovery, and does not fit within the more specific gold or platinum waste categories. This includes materials like used photographic film containing silver, certain electronic scrap with palladium, or mixed precious metal sweepings not predominantly gold or platinum.