Malachite Copper Concentrate
Malachite is a vibrant green copper carbonate mineral (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2) that is concentrated via crushing and flotation for acid leaching in copper production. It is common in African and other deposits and falls under this tariff item as a copper ore. The copper content is reported per statistical note 1.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide an assay confirming copper content, as the statistical unit is based on metal content
• Ensure the ore has not been processed beyond normal metallurgical practices
• Verify if the ore qualifies for duty-free entry under a trade agreement
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Antlerite Copper Sulfate Ore
Antlerite is a rare copper sulfate hydroxide mineral that forms concentrates with approximately 38% copper, ideal for solvent extraction. It is found in arid supergene zones and falls under this tariff item as a copper ore. The copper content is reported per statistical note 1.
Azurite-Malachite Mixed Copper Ore
Mixed azurite and malachite ores produce blended concentrates with 18-25% copper content, processed via acid leaching. These are genuine copper ores of the kind used in metallurgical extraction. They fall under this tariff item as copper ores, with the total copper content reported per statistical note 1.
Azurite Oxide Copper Ore
Azurite is a copper carbonate mineral (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits. It is a genuine copper ore of the kind used in metallurgical extraction, typically processed via solvent extraction-electrowinning. It falls under this tariff item as a copper ore, with the metal content reported per statistical note 1.
Bornite Copper Concentrate
Bornite, also known as peacock ore, is a copper iron sulfide mineral (Cu5FeS4) that yields copper concentrates after flotation. It is a primary copper ore used as feedstock for copper smelters. It is classified under this tariff item as a copper concentrate, with the copper content reported per statistical note 1.
Chalcopyrite Copper Ore
Chalcopyrite is the most common copper sulfide mineral (CuFeS2), typically containing 20-30% copper. It is mined and processed into concentrates for copper extraction in smelters. It falls under this tariff item as a copper ore, with the copper content reported per statistical note 1.
Chrysocolla Copper Ore
Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate ore (Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4) found in oxidized zones of copper deposits. It is processed into low-grade concentrates for leaching operations and contributes to copper production through hydrometallurgical methods. It is classified under this tariff item as a copper ore.