Chalcopyrite-Silver Ore Concentrate from China
Concentrate rich in chalcopyrite (copper-iron sulfide) intergrown with silver minerals from epithermal deposits, beneficiated for metal recovery. HTS 2616.10.0010 captures its silver ore nature with copper content for trade statistics. Commonly imported for integrated precious/base metal refineries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Use XRF or wet chemistry assays for precise copper quantification as per HTS statistical notes
• Label shipments clearly as 'silver ore concentrate' to prevent confusion with pure copper concentrates
• Monitor quota or tariff-rate quota applicability for certain mineral imports