Smithsonite Calamine Zinc Ore from United States
A carbonate zinc ore concentrate from smithsonite (ZnCO3), known as calamine, with 35-50% zinc content after processing. The product is classified as a zinc ore concentrate because zinc is the principal metal of economic value. It falls under tariff item 2608.00.00 for zinc ores and concentrates.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide assay documentation showing zinc content to support classification under 2608.00.00
• Declare the zinc metal content in kilograms as the statistical unit
• Ensure the concentrate has not been subjected to processes outside normal metallurgical industry practices