Silver-Copper Ore Tailings Concentrate

Tailings from silver ore processing that have been concentrated to recover residual copper alongside silver values. Classified under HTS 2616.90.00.10 for precious metal concentrates with reportable copper content per statistical requirements. Not considered industrial residues under heading 2620.

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 lead content is the primary statistical metal reported

Statistical suffixes differentiate precious metal concentrates by associated base metal content like lead vs copper.

2605.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If for cobalt-bearing copper ores

Ores containing cobalt alongside copper are classified under heading 2605, separate from precious metal ores.

2620.99.30.00Same rate: 35%

If arsenic content predominates for chemical extraction

Chapter notes place arsenic-containing residues under heading 2620 even if metals are present.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit processing flow charts showing separation from base metal circuits to distinguish from Chapter 26 copper ores

Verify particle size doesn't qualify as 'coarse' under statistical notes if applicable to related ore imports

Avoid misdeclaration as municipal waste ash, which falls under heading 2621 and excludes industrial metal recovery uses