Iridium-Enriched Ore Concentrate from Germany
Ore concentrate with elevated iridium levels from alluvial or hard-rock mining. Classified in HTS 2616.90.00.50 as other precious metal content in the precious metals ores chapter.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain customs ruling in advance for rare PGMs like iridium
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation from mine to port
• Monitor for base metal dominance that could change heading