Silver-Bearing Zinc Concentrate (10% Ag) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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