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Copper-Bearing Gold Ore Concentrate from China

A concentrate derived from precious metal ores containing significant copper content, primarily used for gold extraction with copper as a byproduct. It falls under HTS 2616.90.00.10 due to its classification as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates specifically reported under the copper content statistical suffix. The copper assay quantity is reported without deductions per statistical notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Report the assay quantity of copper content without deductions as per statistical notes to avoid customs valuation disputes

• Provide detailed laboratory assay certificates confirming copper and precious metal content for proper classification

• Ensure ores are not high-grade copper concentrates, which could be reclassified under Chapter 26 headings for base metals