Gold-Bearing Pyritic Ore Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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