Mississippi Valley Type Zinc-Lead Ore from China
Carbonate-hosted sedimentary ore from MVT deposits containing sphalerite with 5-15% lead sulfide. The lead content is statistically reported under HTS 2608.00.00.20 within zinc ores and concentrates. Typical of North American mining regions like Missouri and Kansas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ICP or XRF certified assays for lead content declaration; Customs may require verification testing
• Label shipments clearly as 'zinc ore with lead content' to facilitate proper HTS subheading allocation
• Monitor particle size if coarse (>4.75mm similar to iron ore notes) for potential handling differences