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Roasted Zinc Ore Sinter

Partially roasted sphalerite concentrate forming sinter with 50%+ zinc content, still considered ore under HTS 2608.00.0030 before full smelting. Zinc content assayed and reported. Intermediate product for electrolytic zinc plants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2620Lower: 10% vs 25%

If fully calcined for chemical use

Residues used in industry for metal/compound manufacture under 2620.

2817.00.00.00Same rate: 25%

If converted to zinc oxide

Zinc oxide is a chemical compound, not ore, in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document roast temperature/process to prove not fully reduced; avoid oxidation during transit

Include sulfur content declaration for fumigation

Test for coarse particles per related iron ore notes if applicable

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