Calamine Zinc Ore
Calamine is a naturally occurring zinc ore consisting of a mixture of zinc carbonate (smithsonite) and zinc silicate (hemimorphite). It is extracted from oxidized zones of zinc deposits and processed for metallurgical recovery of zinc, making it classifiable under tariff item 2608.00.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ore contains significant lead content and is imported primarily for lead extraction
Lead ores and concentrates are classified under heading 26.07 when lead is the principal metal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the calamine ore meets the definition of 'ores' under Chapter 26 Note 2, meaning it has not undergone processes outside normal metallurgical industry practices
• Declare the zinc metal content in kilograms as required by statistical note 1
• Have a certificate of analysis ready to support the zinc content for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 2608.00.00
Broken Zinc-Lead Ore from Open Pit
Broken zinc-lead ore from open-pit mines contains sphalerite and galena and is crushed prior to milling. It is a run-of-mine ore with zinc as the principal metal, classifiable under tariff item 2608.00.00, with lead content reported statistically.
Flotation Concentrate from Zinc-Lead Mine
Flotation concentrate from zinc-lead mines grades 40-50% zinc with 8-12% lead, produced through beneficiation. It is a zinc concentrate classifiable under tariff item 2608.00.00, with lead content reported statistically.
Hemimorphite Zinc Ore
Hemimorphite is a hydrated zinc silicate mineral found in oxidized zones of zinc deposits. It is a zinc ore used in metallurgical extraction and can be concentrated via flotation, qualifying it for classification under tariff item 2608.00.00.
High-Grade Zinc Ore
High-grade zinc ore refers to direct-shipping ores with zinc content exceeding 30% that require minimal processing before smelting. These ores are naturally occurring minerals used in the metallurgical industry for zinc extraction, falling under tariff item 2608.00.00.
Irish-Type Zinc Ore
Irish-type zinc ore is a carbonate-hosted massive sulfide ore dominated by sphalerite with calcite gangue, typical of deposits like Navan. It is mined for zinc extraction and concentrated via flotation, placing it under tariff item 2608.00.00.
Kipushi-Type High-Grade Zinc-Lead Concentrate
High-grade zinc-lead concentrate from Kipushi-style deposits contains 55% zinc with substantial lead. It is a massive sulfide concentrate classifiable under tariff item 2608.00.00, with lead content reported statistically.