Carbonate-Hosted Lead-Zinc Ore Concentrate from Japan
Concentrate from sedimentary lead-zinc deposits like those in Ireland or Australia, with zinc content in smithsonite and cerussite. HTS 2607.00.0030 for lead ores reporting zinc statistically. Suitable for hydrometallurgical zinc recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include geological origin data for carbonate ore types in entry docs
• Monitor for silica content that could affect smelter acceptance
• Ensure zinc solubility tests if destined for leaching processes