Refractory Gold Ore Concentrate from China
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.
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
• Submit third-party assay certificates specifying gold content to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Declare processing method in entry docs as refractory ores have specific handling requirements
• Verify importer has proper permits for hazardous sulfide content