Gold-Zinc Ore Flotation Concentrate

Flotation concentrate from gold ore deposits with substantial zinc content, reported under HTS 2616.90.0030 for its zinc component in precious metal ore processing. Used in smelters for simultaneous recovery of gold and zinc.

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 silver or PGMs exceed gold with zinc present

Other precious metal concentrates with zinc fall under the general 'other metal content' statistical note.

2603.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If copper content dominates in polymetallic ore

Copper ores/concentrates including gold-zinc take precedence under heading 2603.

2617.10.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If roasted or calcined for further processing

Roasted antimonial ores with zinc may shift classification per processing state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed flotation process reports and metal assays to verify precious metal primacy over base metals

Label shipments clearly as 'precious metal ore concentrate - zinc content' to facilitate customs examination

Watch for undervaluation penalties; declare full zinc and precious metal values separately