Carbonate-Replacement Lead Deposit Concentrate
Carbonate-replacement lead deposit concentrate is produced from lead-rich ores in carbonate-hosted replacement deposits. It is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as a precious metal ore concentrate, with lead content reported for statistical purposes. This concentrate is used in non-ferrous metal extraction, particularly lead refining.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the concentrate is primarily lead with no significant precious metals
Lead ores and concentrates are classified under heading 26.07.
If silver is a significant component and reported as the primary metal
Silver ores and concentrates fall under subheading 2616.10.
If the material is a mineral substance not used for metal extraction
Other mineral substances not classified as ores may fall under heading 25.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the concentrate meets the definition of an ore under Chapter 26 note 2, as processes beyond normal metallurgical treatment may exclude it
• Report the lead metal content in kilograms
• Ensure the material is not a slag or residue, which would fall under heading 26.20
Related Products under Tariff item 2616.90.00
Alluvial Gold Gravel Concentrate
A concentrate from placer mining operations consisting of gold-bearing gravel and sands separated by gravity methods. Classified under 2616.90.00 for gold content in other precious metal ores and concentrates, commonly imported for further processing.
Anglesite Lead Sulfate Ore Concentrate
Anglesite lead sulfate ore concentrate, derived from the mineral PbSO4, is separated using density methods to yield a lead-rich product. It is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as a precious metal ore concentrate, with the lead content reported for statistical purposes. This concentrate is primarily supplied to lead refineries for metal extraction.
Bio-Oxidized Gold Ore Residue
A residue from bio-oxidation pretreatment of refractory sulfide gold ores, exposing gold for cyanidation. Classified under 2616.90.00 as an advanced processing intermediate, with gold content reported statistically.
Bonanza Silver Vein Ore
High-grade silver vein ore from Cobalt, Ontario, containing native silver in quartz-carbonate gangue. This ore is used directly in metallurgical extraction of silver and falls under tariff item 2616.90.00 as an 'other' precious metal ore.
Broken Hill Lead Ore Concentrate
Broken Hill lead ore concentrate is a classic lead-silver concentrate from the Broken Hill deposit type, processed to yield high lead content. It falls under tariff item 2616.90.00 as a precious metal ore concentrate, with lead content reported statistically. This concentrate is used in lead and silver extraction at refineries.
Carbonaceous Gold Ore Concentrate
An ore concentrate with gold associated in carbonaceous material, requiring preg-robbing prevention in cyanidation. Classified under 2616.90.00 based on gold content as other precious metal ores, used in specialized carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits.