Silver-Bearing Zinc Concentrate (10% Ag) from China
Flotation-processed zinc concentrate from polymetallic ores with 10% silver content, used in smelting for dual metal recovery. Falls under HTS 2608.00.0040 for zinc ores specifying silver content per assay. Excludes municipal waste residues per chapter notes.
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
• Provide laboratory assays confirming silver percentage; discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Declare as concentrate only if beneficiated but not chemically treated, distinguishing from slag under 2620
• Check for arsenic content, as residues with arsenic shift to heading 2620 per chapter exclusions