PGE-Enriched Mafic Intrusions Ore from Mexico
Layered mafic intrusion ore from Stillwater complex containing platinum, palladium, and chromite. HTS 2616.90.00 covers these reef-type precious metal deposits. Sequential flotation recovers PGE and chromite separately.
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
• Provide J-M Reef stratigraphic logs proving PGE reef position for valuation
• Declare chromite content separately for potential Chapter 26 dual classification
• Use hydraulic slump prevention in steep-sided bulk holds for coarse ore