Iridium-Enriched Ore Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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