Gold-Bearing Pyritic Ore Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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