Flotation Lead-Zinc Concentrate (Lead Dominant)

Flotation concentrate from polymetallic ores where lead content predominates, reported statistically under HTS 2607.00.00.20. Separated via froth flotation to enrich PbS minerals. Used in primary lead smelters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2608.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If zinc content predominates

Zinc ores and concentrates take precedence under 2608 when Zn > Pb.

2620.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If roasted pyrite residues with lead

Heading 2620 includes residues from pyrites used in metal/chemical production.

7801.10.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If smelted to lead bullion

Refined unwrought lead from concentrates enters Chapter 78.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide split assays for lead vs zinc to justify lead ore classification over zinc ore

• Monitor payable metal thresholds set by smelters to align with import declarations

• Beware of reclassification if zinc exceeds lead, shifting to HTS 2608

Related Products under HTS 2607.00.00.20

Galena Lead Ore Concentrate

Galena, primarily lead sulfide (PbS), is the most common lead ore mined and concentrated to increase lead content for smelting. Classified under HTS 2607.00.00.20 as it reports the specific lead content in lead ores and concentrates per statistical notes. This ensures accurate duty assessment based on metal assay without deductions.

Cerussite Lead Carbonate Ore

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.

Anglesite Lead Sulfate Concentrate

Anglesite (PbSO4), a lead sulfate mineral from oxidized galena zones, is beneficiated into concentrates reporting lead content under HTS 2607.00.00.20. Essential for sulfuric acid co-production in lead refining. Assay-based classification per statistical notes.

Hydrocerussite Lead Ore Fines

Hydrocerussite, a basic lead carbonate (2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2), processed into fines with quantified lead content for HTS 2607.00.00.20. Common in secondary deposits and flotation concentrates. Statistical reporting focuses on assay lead quantity.

Mississippi Valley Type Lead Ore Concentrate

Concentrates from Mississippi Valley Type (MVT) deposits, rich in high-grade galena with minimal impurities, quantified by lead content for HTS 2607.00.00.20. Key U.S. and global source for battery-grade lead.

Secondary Lead Ore Tailings Retreatment Concentrate

Reprocessed tailings from historic lead mines yielding new concentrates with measured lead content under HTS 2607.00.00.20. Recovers residual galena from waste streams. Statistical notes apply to assay lead.