Gold Bearing Quartz Ore
Crushed quartz ore containing visible gold particles and traces of other precious metals, mined primarily for gold extraction. This ore is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates, as it does not fit specific subheadings.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the ore has not undergone processes beyond normal metallurgical preparation (e.g
• only crushing and grinding)
• Report the gold content in kilograms for statistical purposes
• Keep records of the ore's origin to support tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2616.90.00
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.
Copper-Bearing Gold Ore Concentrate
A concentrate derived from precious metal ores containing significant copper content, primarily used for gold extraction with copper as a byproduct. It falls under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates.
Doré Slime with Copper Impurities
Refinery slime from doré processing containing residual copper alongside precious metals, concentrated for recovery. This material is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates.
Gold-Copper Pyrrhotite Concentrate
Concentrate containing gold values associated with copper-bearing pyrrhotite from polymetallic deposits. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates.
Gold-Tellurium Ore from Oxidation Zones
Supergene enriched gossan containing native gold and tellurides from oxidation zones. This complex precious metal ore requires specialized metallurgy for extraction and is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores.
Mixed Precious Metal Gravels
Alluvial placer gravels containing fine gold, platinum, and palladium particles, unprocessed and typically screened. These polymetallic precious sediments fall under tariff item 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates.