Silver-Gold Polymetallic Ore Fines from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ICP-MS or fire assay methods for precise gold content verification compliant with HTS statistical notes
• Declare total precious metal content and ore origin to prevent reclassification as waste materials
• Comply with EPA import requirements for ore dust containing potential heavy metals