Gold Bearing Quartz Ore from China
Crushed quartz ore containing visible gold particles and traces of other precious metals, mined primarily for gold extraction. Classified under HTS 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores and concentrates not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2616. The ore requires milling and chemical processing to recover the precious metal content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain accurate assay certificates from certified labs to verify precious metal content for customs valuation and declaration
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if ore contains sulfides or other reactive minerals that may pose environmental risks
• Maintain mine origin documentation to comply with conflict minerals reporting requirements under Dodd-Frank for gold sources