HS Code 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49

Q: Is HS code 7112 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 7112 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 7112 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 7112?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 7112.

What is HS Code 7112

HS Code 7112 covers Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 71 (Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin), Section XIV. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 7112 Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49 Cover?

Section XIV

Chapters (71) Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

Chapter 71

Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

HS Code 7112

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49

HS Code 711299

Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds

HS Code 711230

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds

HS Code 711291

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

HS Code 711292

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

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What HS Codes for Pearls, Gems and Precious Metals Do Not Cover

Chapter 71 covers natural and cultured pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals, and jewelry. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Watches with precious-metal cases (the watch itself)

Chapter 91

Decorative articles of stone (not jewelry)

Chapter 68

Industrial diamonds used in cutting/grinding tools

Chapter 82

Coins in current circulation stay in 71, but collector coins

Chapter 97

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Precious Metal Scrap HS 7112

HS Code 711230

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds

HS Code 711291

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

HS Code 711292

Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

HS Code 711299

HS Code 7101

Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

HS Code 7102

Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set

HS Code 7103

Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

HS Code 7104

Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

HS Code 7105

Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone

HS Code 7106

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 7112?

HS code 7112 covers Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49, a heading within Chapter 71 (Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 7112 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 7112 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 7112?