Platinum Group Metal Tailings Concentrate

Reprocessed tailings concentrate recovering PGMs like ruthenium and osmium. HTS 2616.90.00.50 covers this as other precious metal content from secondary sources.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620Lower: 10% vs 35%

If used for chemical compound manufacture

Heading 2620 applies to residues for metal/chemical extraction per notes.

2616.10.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If silver-dominant tailings

Silver content may qualify for specific precious metal subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish tailings from slag to stay within Chapter 26

Provide recovery process details to justify ore classification

Budget for potential sampling by customs for metal content