Polymetallic Zinc-Silver Ore Fines from China
Crushed fines from zinc-silver polymetallic deposits with reportable silver content exceeding statistical thresholds. HTS 2608.00.0040 captures the silver portion in zinc ore hierarchy. Particle sizes exceed coarse iron ore definitions but are ore-specific.
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
• Report silver content precisely via independent assays to match statistical note requirements
• Avoid packaging as retail; bulk industrial ores prevent shift to consumer goods classifications
• Differentiate from roasted ores, which may fall under other subheadings if chemically altered