Calamine Zinc Ore from China
Calamine refers to a mixture of zinc carbonate and silicate ores, historically mined for zinc extraction. Under HTS 2608.00.00, it qualifies as zinc ore when containing sufficient zinc for metallurgical recovery. Common in European and North American deposits.
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
• Submit blended mineral assays specifying zinc recovery potential to support ore classification
• Comply with REACH or similar regulations for trace heavy metals common in calamine ores
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden dunnage for bulk ore shipments to prevent phytosanitary issues