Platinum Group Metals-Copper Flotation Concentrate from Japan
Flotation concentrate from PGM ore processing containing copper sulfides recovered with platinum group metals. HTS 2616.90.00.10 applies to such 'other' precious metal concentrates where copper content is statistically reported. Distinguished from base metal concentrates by precious metal recovery intent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include PGM recovery process documentation to justify precious metal ore classification over base copper concentrates
• Report only assay copper content without deductions; impurities don't reduce declared quantity
• Check for Chapter 26 exclusions if copper exceeds precious metal values, triggering base metal headings