Lead-Silver Ore Concentrate from Peru from Japan
A lead ore concentrate extracted from Peruvian mines containing approximately 1.5% silver by weight, processed to enrich lead and silver content for smelting. Classified under HTS 2607.00.0040 due to its significant silver content within lead ores and concentrates as per statistical reporting requirements.
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
• Report assay-certified silver content accurately without deductions, as per statistical notes, to avoid misclassification penalties
• Provide geological origin documentation and lab assays from accredited labs for customs valuation and duty assessment
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations on lead content; common pitfall is incomplete hazardous material declarations