Secondary Silver Dore from Recycling
Secondary silver dore bullion recovered from recycling e-waste and photographic film, containing 65% silver with gold impurities, in unwrought cast form. After smelting, this material is classifiable as silver dore under tariff item 7106.91.00 when silver predominates by weight.
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 gold content exceeds 2% by weight and gold outweighs silver
Chapter note 5 determines classification based on the predominant precious metal.
If the material is in the form of ash, residues, or waste rather than unwrought bullion
Waste and scrap of precious metals are classified under heading 7112.
If the dore has been further processed into semi-manufactured forms
Semi-manufactured silver is classified separately from unwrought forms.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the recycling process and provide an assay showing the silver content, as the CBSA may scrutinize secondary materials more closely
• Verify that the dore does not contain hazardous substances that could trigger environmental regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
• If the dore contains significant gold, confirm that silver remains the predominant precious metal to maintain classification under 7106.91.00
Related Products under Tariff item 7106.91.00
1 KG Silver Bullion Ingot
A 1 kilogram cast ingot of unwrought silver bullion, stamped with refinery mark and purity assay. This falls under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver bullion intended for investment or monetary use.
999 Fine Silver Bullion Bar
A rectangular bar of unwrought silver with 99.9% purity, weighing approximately 1 kg, used for investment purposes. This fine silver bullion bar is in a form not further worked and is classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00.
999 Fine Silver Dore Bars
Unrefined silver dore bars assaying 999 fineness from mining operations, containing minimal impurities. These are unwrought silver in their primary form, prior to electrolytic refining, and fall under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver.
Anode Silver Bar for Electroplating
Cast rectangular silver anodes with 99.5%+ purity, used in electroplating baths to deposit silver layers on base metals. These anodes are in unwrought form, distinct from semi-manufactured shapes, and are classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00.
Bolivian Potosi Silver Dore
Traditional dore from Potosi mines, high-grade silver (85% Ag) with doré characteristics from amalgamation. This is unwrought silver bullion under tariff item 7106.91.00, a historic import source for refineries.
Dentistry Silver Alloy Ingot
Unwrought ingot of silver alloy containing 70% silver with copper as the balance, intended for dental casting alloys. Per chapter note 5(c), since silver predominates by weight, this alloy is treated as silver and classifiable under tariff item 7106.91.00.