Zinc-Lead Mixed Ore from Japan
Polymetallic ores containing both zinc and lead sulfides, such as those from Red Dog mine, with zinc as principal value. Classified under HTS 2608.00.00 when zinc predominates for separate concentration circuits. These ores require complex flotation separation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Determine principal metal by value using current LME prices to justify zinc ore heading
• Provide separation process descriptions in import docs to prevent lead ore misclassification
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific zinc ore origins prone to subsidies