Peñasquito Silver Ore

Gold-silver ore from Newmont's Peñasquito mine in Mexico with 150 g/mt silver content. HTS 2616.10.0040 applies due to significant silver mineralization reported by assay. Processed via cyanide leaching for dual metal recovery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2608.00.00Same rate: 25%

If gold grades exceed silver economically

Gold dominant ores classified under 2608 even with silver byproduct.

2616.90.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If platinum group metal association

PGM-bearing ores fall under other precious metal concentrates.

7108.11.00.00Same rate: 25%

If processed to gold-silver doré

Unwrought precious metal alloys move to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose full multi-element ICP analysis for customs review

Refractory ore requires special handling declarations

Validate against gold content to avoid 2608 reclassification

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