Carbonaceous Gold Ore Concentrate from Japan
Ore concentrate with gold associated in carbonaceous material, requiring preg-robbing prevention in cyanidation. Classified in HTS 2616.90.00.40 based on gold content as other precious metal ores. Used in specialized CIL/CIP gold recovery plants.
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
• Disclose carbon content in documentation as it affects recovery process declarations
• Use sealed containers to maintain ore integrity for assay verification
• Confirm buyer has carbon-in-leach processing capabilities