Native Silver Ore
Native silver ore consists of elemental silver grains embedded in gangue rock from epithermal deposits. This unrefined silver-bearing material is milled and gravity concentrated for silver recovery, falling under tariff item 2616.10.00.
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 gold or other precious metals
Other precious metal ores fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ore is in its natural state or only processed by standard metallurgical methods
• Provide a certificate of analysis for silver content
• Declare silver content in kilograms for statistical reporting
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Argentite Ore
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Bromargyrite Ore
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Cerargyrite Silver Ore
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Chalcopyrite-Silver Ore Concentrate
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Chlorargyrite Concentrate
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