Gold-Bearing Pyritic Ore Concentrate

A concentrate derived from pyritic ores containing recoverable gold content, processed to enrich precious metal particles. Classified under HTS 2616.90.00.40 due to its primary gold content as specified in statistical reporting for precious metal ores. Used in gold extraction refineries.

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.

2603.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If primarily copper sulfide ore with incidental gold

Copper ores and concentrates take precedence under Chapter 26 headings based on principal metal content.

2620.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If classified as slag or residue from prior processing

Roasted or calcined residues containing gold fall under heading 2620 for industrial metal recovery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certified assay reports detailing exact gold content without deductions for accurate statistical reporting

Ensure proper documentation of ore origin to comply with conflict minerals regulations like Dodd-Frank

Avoid misclassification as waste by demonstrating industrial use in metal extraction

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Refractory Gold Ore Concentrate

Concentrate from refractory gold ores requiring high-pressure oxidation or bioleaching for gold recovery due to encapsulation in sulfides. Falls under HTS 2616.90.00.40 for its gold content in precious metal ores category. Primarily imported for advanced refining processes.

Alluvial Gold Gravel Concentrate

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Carbonaceous Gold Ore Concentrate

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.

Gold-Telluride Ore Concentrate

Concentrate containing gold in telluride minerals like calaverite, processed via roasting or pressure oxidation. HTS 2616.90.00.40 captures its gold content under precious metal ores. Imported for tellurium co-recovery alongside gold.

Platinum Group Metals Credit Tailings

Tailings from PGM refineries credited for residual gold content, reprocessed for precious metal recovery. Statistical reporting under HTS 2616.90.00.40 for gold content despite PGM presence. Represents secondary gold source material.

Doré Ore Intermediate Concentrate

Intermediate concentrate resembling doré with high gold content from primary ore processing. HTS 2616.90.00.40 for gold content prior to full smelting. Bridge product between ore and refined metal.