Hydrothermal Lead Ore Concentrate
Hydrothermal lead ore concentrate is produced from hydrothermal vein deposits rich in lead sulfides, processed for high-grade lead content. It is classified under tariff item 2616.90.00 as a precious metal ore concentrate, with lead content reported statistically. This concentrate is intended for electrolytic refining of lead.
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 lead content dominates and precious metals are minimal
Lead ores and concentrates are classified under heading 26.07.
If silver or gold is a significant component and reported as the primary metal
Precious metal ores are classified under subheading 2616.10 for silver or 2616.90 for other precious metals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the concentrate has not undergone processes outside normal metallurgical industry practices, as Chapter 26 note 2 excludes such minerals
• Report the lead content in kilograms
• Ensure the material is not a slag or ash, which would be classified 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
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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.