Customs tariff code 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7112 covers Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 8549. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7112 is a heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 71. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7112
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 71NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL, AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN
- 7112Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 8549
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Switzerland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Zu Position 7112: (entfallen) Eingeschmolzener und zu Rohblöcken, Masseln oder ähnlichen Formen gegossener Abfall und Schrott von Edelmetallen ist als unbearbeitetes Metall einzureihen und gehört deshalb nicht zu dieser Position.
1. Zu Kapitel 71 gehören, vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 A) zu Abschnitt VI und der nachstehenden Ausnahmen, alle Waren, die ganz oder teilweise bestehen: a) aus echten Perlen oder Zuchtperlen oder aus Edelsteinen oder Schmucksteinen (natürlichen, synthetischen oder rekonstituierten) (RV E7101A00) oder b) aus Edelmetallen oder Edelmetallplattierungen (RV E7101B00). 2. A) Zu den Positionen 7113, 7114 und 7115 gehören nicht Waren, die Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallplattierungen nur als geringfügige Verzierungen oder als unwesentliche Zutaten (z. B. Monogramme, Ringbeschläge, Kanten) enthalten; auf diese Waren findet die vorstehende Anmerkung 1 b) keine Anwendung (RV E7102A00). B) Zu Position 7116 gehören nur Waren, die Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallplattierungen nicht oder nur als geringfügige Verzierungen oder unwesentliche Zutaten enthalten (RV E7102B00). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7112 cover?
Code 7112 covers Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 8549. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7112?
The third-country duty rate for 7112 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
How many digits does 7112 have?
7112 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7112 sit in the tariff?
7112 sits in this hierarchy: 71 NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL, AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7112?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7112. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 7112 change?
7112 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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