Smithsonite Zinc Ore from Mexico
Smithsonite is a zinc carbonate ore formed through supergene enrichment in zinc deposits. It is used in zinc production via roasting and leaching, making it a zinc ore classifiable under tariff item 2608.00.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the smithsonite is in its natural mineral state and not processed beyond normal metallurgical steps
• Report the zinc content in kilograms for statistical purposes
• Keep a certificate of analysis to verify the ore's composition for CBSA