Gold-Bearing Silver Ore Concentrate from China
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.
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
• Report assay-verified gold content without deductions as per statistical notes to avoid misclassification penalties
• Provide detailed laboratory certificates confirming silver as primary ore with gold content for customs clearance
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if ore contains arsenic or other impurities