Lead-Silver Ore Concentrate from Peru from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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