Precious Metal Bearing Copper Matte
Copper matte containing recoverable gold, silver, and PGMs from sulfide ore smelting. Despite the precious metal values, this product is classified under tariff item 7401.00.00 as primary copper matte.
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 further processed to unrefined copper
Unrefined copper is classified under heading 7402.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the precious metal content for valuation purposes, as it may affect the product's value
• The CBSA may require an assay report showing both copper and precious metal content
• Be aware that precious metals may be subject to additional reporting requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 7401.00.00
Ausmelt Copper Matte
Copper matte produced via Ausmelt submerged lance smelting, typically containing 65-75% copper. This intermediate product of copper smelting falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as a copper matte, regardless of the proprietary smelting method used.
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.
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Black copper matte, an initial product from copper smelting containing 40-50% copper with high iron content. Tariff item 7401.00.00 includes all copper mattes regardless of grade, so this product falls within the heading.
Cement Copper Precipitate
Cement copper precipitate recovered from low-grade leach solutions using scrap iron in a cementation process. This product, typically 50-80% pure copper, falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as precipitated copper.
Converter Blow Matte
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Copper Matte from Smelting Operations
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