Zinc-Lead Mixed Ore
Zinc-lead mixed ore is a polymetallic ore containing both zinc and lead sulfides, such as those from Red Dog mine, with zinc as the principal value. It is classified under tariff item 2608.00.00 when zinc predominates and is processed for separate concentration.
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 lead is the principal metal by weight
Lead ores and concentrates are classified under heading 26.07 when lead predominates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine the principal metal content; if zinc predominates, classify under 2608.00.00, otherwise consider heading 26.07 for lead ores
• Declare zinc and lead content in kilograms as per statistical note 1
• Provide a full assay report to support classification
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.
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.
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.