Doré Anode Slime from Silver Refining
Anode slime byproduct from silver electrolytic refining containing recoverable gold content, statistically reported under silver ore concentrates. HTS 2616.10.00.80 captures the gold portion of these precious metal residues.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing platinum group metals
Slimes with PGMs are classified as waste/jewelry scrap in Chapter 71.
If tungsten-bearing
Ore residues with tungsten content redirect to specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit refinery production records linking slime to silver ore origins
• Avoid classification as waste (Chapter 26 exclusions) by proving metal recovery viability
• Test for arsenic content per Chapter 2620 exclusion rules
Related Products under HTS 2616.10.00.80
Gold-Bearing Silver Ore Concentrate
A mineral concentrate derived from silver ore processing containing both silver and gold content, primarily classified under silver ores but reported separately for gold content per statistical note. This falls under HTS 2616.10.00.80 due to its precious metal composition where gold is a significant secondary component.
Silver-Gold Polymetallic Ore Fines
Fine particles from crushed silver ore deposits rich in associated gold, used in hydrometallurgical extraction. Classified under silver ores with statistical reporting of gold content under HTS 2616.10.00.80.
Coarse Gold-Content Silver Flotation Concentrate
Flotation concentrate from silver ore with coarse particles (>4.75mm in majority) carrying gold values, reported statistically under this code. Fits HTS 2616.10.00.80 for gold content in silver ore products.
Heap Leach Silver Ore with Gold Values
Crushed silver ore prepared for heap leaching operations, containing byproduct gold amenable to cyanide extraction. Gold content reported statistically under HTS 2616.10.00.80 within silver ore hierarchy.
Silver Telluride Ore Concentrate (Gold Bearing)
Concentrate from telluride-type silver deposits where gold occurs in solid solution, processed for both metals. Statistical gold content falls under HTS 2616.10.00.80.