U.S. imports of Platinum, Unwrought or in Powder Form (HS 711011) totaled $220.6M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Platinum, Unwrought or in Powder Form imports of $220.6M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $258.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlatinum in unwrought or powder form is a critical input for automotive catalytic converters, fuel cells, and industrial catalysts, making supply concentration a strategic concern for manufacturers. South Africa dominates global primary platinum production and leads US imports under this heading; Belgium and Italy also appear as significant suppliers, reflecting secondary refining and recycling activity in Europe. The US schedule distinguishes grains and nuggets (7110110010), sponge (7110110020), and other unwrought forms (7110110050) within the single HS6 heading, with sponge being the preferred feedstock form for many catalyst manufacturers. Importers should be aware that platinum group metals are subject to heightened CBP scrutiny for accurate weight and fineness declarations.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
60 import shipments a month
Platinum sponge (7110110020) is a highly porous, low-density form of platinum produced by chemical reduction, prized for its very high surface area. It is the preferred feedstock for catalyst manufacturing. Its separate tariff line allows CBP and industry to track this specific form distinctly from cast grain, nuggets, or other unwrought shapes, which have different industrial applications and market pricing.
South Africa hosts the Bushveld Igneous Complex, which contains the world's largest known platinum group metal reserves, accounting for the majority of global primary platinum mine output. This geological concentration means US importers sourcing primary platinum have limited alternative origins, making supply-chain risk management and secondary/recycled platinum sourcing increasingly important for industrial buyers.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 7110
Subheading 711011 · $220.6M of $802.2M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 711011 — Platinum, Unwrought or in Powder Form, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
ImportsExports
Imports
$220.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$154.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.4B of Platinum, Unwrought or in Powder Form and exported $3.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7110110020 | Sponge of the Metal Platinum | $205.8M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7110110050 | Platinum Metal Unwrought NESOI | $14.0M | 0.04% | 1.00% | $5K |
| 7110110010 | Grain and Nuggets of the Metal Platinum | $877K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7110110000 | Platinum, Unwrought or Powder | $154.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Africa and Germany together supply 93% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.