Cerussite Lead Carbonate Ore from China
Cerussite (PbCO3) is a secondary lead mineral often concentrated for its high lead content in oxidized ore deposits. Falls under HTS 2607.00.00.20 for lead ores where lead content is the key statistical measure. Used primarily as feedstock for lead smelters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit laboratory assays confirming lead percentage to match statistical note requirements for metal content
• Classify based on processing level—concentrates only, not refined products—to stay within Chapter 26
• Watch for contamination with other metals that might trigger reclassification under mixed ore headings