Silver-Copper Bearing Ore Concentrate from China
A mineral concentrate derived from silver ores containing a significant copper content, typically processed through flotation to enrich silver and associated copper sulfides. Classified under HTS 2616.10.0010 due to its primary silver content with reportable copper assay for statistical purposes. Used in metallurgical extraction for both silver and copper recovery.
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
• Obtain certified assay reports specifying copper content without deductions for accurate statistical reporting
• Ensure proper documentation of origin and mineral composition to avoid misclassification as base metal ores
• Comply with environmental regulations for handling sulfide concentrates to prevent import delays