Native Silver Ore from Mexico
Native silver ore consists of elemental silver grains embedded in gangue rock from epithermal deposits. It qualifies under HTS 2616.10.00 as unrefined silver-bearing material for concentrate production. Milled and gravity-separated to yield high-grade silver concentrates.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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 Customs Form 3461 with precise weight and silver assay for accelerated release
• Comply with CITES if ore originates from certain protected mining regions
• Segregate shipments from base metal ores to prevent blending and reclassification risks