Alluvial Gold Gravel Concentrate from Japan
Concentrate from placer mining operations consisting of gold-bearing gravel and sands separated by gravity methods. HTS 2616.90.00.40 applies for gold content in other precious metal ores and concentrates. Commonly imported from artisanal mining regions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include particle size analysis to distinguish from 'coarse' iron ores under other notes
• Trace chain of custody for alluvial sources to meet ethical sourcing disclosures
• Package securely to prevent loss of fine gold particles during transit