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Peruvian Lead-Zinc-Gold Ore Concentrate

Concentrate from Peru's polymetallic mines blending lead, zinc, and gold content around 8 g/t. HTS 2607.00.00.50 captures the gold portion within lead ores and concentrates. Commonly traded for byproduct gold recovery in refining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2608.00.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If zinc content is primary with secondary gold

Zinc ores and concentrates have their own heading, potentially overriding lead classification.

2620.19Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If containing copper and used in industry

Chapter notes place certain metal-containing residues in 2620 if not pure ores.

2616.90.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for other precious metal-bearing ores

Catch-all for precious metal ores not specified under lead or other base metal headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Use independent third-party assays for gold content to match statistical note requirements

โ€ข Prepare bills of lading specifying 'gold content' to facilitate customs processing