Freight Class & Shipping Codes

SPONGE OF THE METAL PLATINUM

ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping sponge of the metal platinum.

When shipping sponge of the metal platinum via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.

Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Natural of Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof, Imitation Jewlry, Coin.

Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Jewels & Precious Metal on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.

When shipping jewels and precious metals internationally, be sure to check for import/export tariff/duty rates and restrictions.

HS: #711011

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for sponge of the metal platinum is #711011.

Schedule B: #7110110020

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “SPONGE OF THE METAL PLATINUM” is #7110110020 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XIV Natural of Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof, Imitation Jewlry, Coin
Chapter 71 Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof; Imitation Jewelry; Coin
Heading 10 Platinum, unwrought or in semimanufactured forms, or in powder form.
Sub-Heading 11 Unwrought or in powder form
Statistical Classification 0020 SPONGE OF THE METAL PLATINUM

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #711011), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0020”) to it.

HTS: #7110.11.00.20

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #7110.11.00.20
Category:Platinum, unwrought or in semimanufactured forms, or in powder form:
2nd Level:Other
3rd Level:Unwrought or in powder form
Description:Sponge of the metal platinum
Unit of Quantity:Pt g
General Rate of Duty:Free
Special Rate of Duty:
Column 2 Rate of Duty:Free
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 7110.11.00.20 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #14280

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
1Industrial supplies and materials
14Unfinished metals associated with durable goods output
142Major nonferrous metals-crude and semifinished
14280Other precious metals

The End Use code for Other precious metals is #14280.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #68123

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
6MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL
68NONFERROUS METALS
681
6812
68123PLATINUM AND PLATINUM ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT OR IN POWDER FORM

The SITC Classification for “PLATINUM AND PLATINUM ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT OR IN POWDER FORM” is #68123.

NAICS: #331410

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
33
331Primary Metal Manufacturing
3314Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
33141Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
331410Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

The coding NAICS #331410 indicates this is a product of the Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining industry.