Silver Bullion Bars
Rectangular bars of unwrought silver, typically 99.9% pure, used as investment bullion. These are not further processed into semi-manufactured shapes and are classified under tariff item 7106.91.00.
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 bars have been rolled or otherwise worked into semi-manufactured forms
Semi-manufactured silver products are classified separately.
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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
• Declare the bars as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00
• Ensure the bars are accompanied by a certificate of purity
• Be prepared to pay GST/HST on the value of the bullion at the border
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 Dore Bars
Unrefined silver dore bars assaying 999 fineness from mining operations, containing minimal impurities. These bars are in unwrought form, prior to electrolytic refining, and are classified under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver.
Bolivian Potosi Silver Dore
Traditional dore from Potosi mines, high-grade silver (85% Ag) with doré characteristics from amalgamation. This unwrought silver bullion is classified under tariff item 7106.91.00.
Electrowinning Silver Dore Bars
Dore bars from electrowinning cells in silver heap leach operations, impure with 80% Ag and 15% Au. Unwrought form under tariff item 7106.91.00 due to silver predominance and lack of full refinement. Used by mints and refiners.
Gold-Silver Dore Bars
Dore bars are semi-refined bullion containing a mixture of gold and silver, typically produced from mining operations before full separation. Classified under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver dore, where silver is the predominant metal.
Heap Leach Silver Dore Pours
Poured dore from cyanide heap leaching of silver oxides, 72% Ag. Meets unwrought dore criteria for tariff item 7106.91.00.