Unrefined Silver Dore Ingots
Unrefined silver dore ingots from primary silver mining, assaying 70-80% silver with gold impurities, in unwrought form ready for electrolytic refining. These ingots are not suitable for direct use and qualify as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00 where silver predominates.
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 predominates over silver
Chapter note 5 classifies alloys by the predominant precious metal.
If the ingots have been rolled, forged, or otherwise worked beyond the cast state
Semi-manufactured silver is classified under a different subheading.
If the ingots are ground into powder meeting the subheading note 1 sieve test
Powdered silver is classified under a distinct subheading.
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
• Maintain a detailed assay certificate for each shipment, as the CBSA uses this to verify the silver content and value for duty purposes
• Ensure the ingots are in their original cast form without any additional processing, as further working could lead to reclassification as semi-manufactured silver
• If the gold content is significant, consider whether the product might be more appropriately classified as gold dore under heading 7108
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.