Doré Slime with Copper Impurities

Refinery slime from doré processing containing residual copper alongside precious metals, concentrated for recovery. Classified under HTS 2616.90.00.10 due to copper content reporting in precious metal concentrates category. Not slag under heading 2620 as it's ore-derived.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2616.90.00Same rate: 35%

If other base metal content dominates statistical reporting

Catch-all suffix for precious metal concentrates with unspecified or mixed base metals.

2620.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing precious metals for chemical compound manufacture

Heading 2620 includes residues used as basis for metal chemical compounds per chapter notes.

2607.00.00Same rate: 35%

If lead-zinc ores with copper byproduct

Lead ores are under heading 2607 when lead is principal, separate from precious metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on origin as ore concentrate, not as 2620 residues unless industrially processed for extraction

Laboratory certificates must specify copper assay for statistical reporting accuracy

Beware reclassification if copper content suggests base metal concentrate under Chapter 26