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Bioleach Cement Copper

Cement copper precipitated from bio-oxidation heap leach solutions using bacterial pre-treatment. This hydrometallurgical product is classified as cement copper under tariff item 7401.00.00, which includes precipitated copper recovered from leach solutions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403.19.00Same rate: Free

If the copper has been refined to at least 99.85% purity

Refined copper products are classified under heading 7403, not as cement copper.

7404.00.10Same rate: Free

If the product is considered waste and scrap

Copper waste and scrap is classified under heading 7404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the production process and copper content (typically 50-80%) for CBSA classification

• If the cement copper contains significant impurities, verify whether it meets the definition of cement copper under heading 7401

• Consider sampling and assaying at a Canadian customs laboratory if there is any doubt about classification

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