Australian Broken Hill Lead-Silver Ore

High-grade lead-zinc ore from New South Wales' Broken Hill complex, with embedded silver content averaging 1.8%, crushed and concentrated for export to global smelters. HTS 2607.00.0040 captures its lead ore nature with dedicated silver content reporting.

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 exceeds lead

Broken Hill polymetallic ores primarily zinc-bearing with silver classify under zinc ores in 2608.

7104.21.00.00Lower: 20.5% vs 35%

If semi-processed silver bullion from concentrate

Downstream silver bars or half-manufactured forms enter Chapter 71 precious metals.

2620.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If industrial recovery slag from processing

Slag/ash residues used for silver extraction qualify under 2620 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include radiation screening certificates, as some Australian ores may contain uranium traces

Use ISDN or similar international standards for concentrate moisture content declaration