7115.90 - Other:

This category, HTS Code 7115.90, encompasses articles made of precious metals or of metal clad with precious metal that do not fall under more specific classifications within the 7115 heading. It serves as a residual category for a wide array of items crafted from gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals, or those base metals that have been significantly coated or plated with precious metals. The key determinant for inclusion here is that the article's composition and form do not align with the more narrowly defined subheadings under 7115.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7115.10, is crucial. HTS 7115.10 specifically covers catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill made of platinum. Therefore, any article made of precious metal or clad with precious metal that is not a platinum wire cloth or grill catalyst, and is not otherwise specifically classified, will likely fall under 7115.90. The scope of 7115.90 is broad, covering diverse items such as decorative objects, tools, or components that are primarily composed of precious metal.

The subcategories within 7115.90 aim to further refine these classifications based on specific physical characteristics and material composition. For instance, 7115.90.05 addresses articles of precious metal that are of a specific shape (rectangular or near rectangular) and possess a very high purity of precious metal (99.5% or more by weight), with minimal additional markings. The remaining subcategories under 7115.90.00 ("Other") will cover all other articles that meet the general description of precious metal articles or clad precious metal articles, but do not fit the more specific criteria of the preceding subheadings, ensuring a comprehensive classification structure.