Palladium Rich Nickel-Copper Ore from China
Sulfide ore from Sudbury-type deposits containing palladium as byproduct with nickel and copper sulfides. HTS 2616.90.00 applies to this mixed precious/base metal ore where precious metals drive extraction economics. Processed via flotation to produce mixed concentrates.
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
• Declare both precious and base metal contents separately per statistical reporting requirements for accurate valuation
• Obtain smelter contracts proving intended precious metal recovery to justify ore vs concentrate classification
• Monitor sulfur content declarations to comply with MARPOL Annex VI sulfur emission regulations for shipping