Cerargyrite Silver Ore with Lead Impurities from China
Ore from cerargyrite (silver chloride) deposits containing lead impurities from associated minerals like galena. HTS 2616.10.0020 captures silver ores with reportable lead content per statistical notes. Primarily for refining to recover silver alongside lead.
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
• Submit XRF or ICP assay certificates specifying lead percentage; declare particle size if relevant to processing
• Common pitfall: undervaluing lead for duty evasion—ensure full disclosure; check for EPA import notifications on lead-bearing materials