Platinum Group Metal Bearing Ore
Unprocessed ore from the Bushveld complex containing platinum, palladium, rhodium, and other PGE minerals in sulfide matrix. Falls under HTS 2616.90.00 as 'other' precious metal ores not classified under specific platinum subheadings. Typically requires flotation and smelting for metal recovery.
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If roasted or calcined for concentration
Thermally processed ores become concentrates under 2607 for precious metal recovery operations.
If for smelter residues containing PGE
Processing byproducts and tailings with recoverable PGE content classify under heading 2620 industrial residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed mineralogical assays specifying PGE content ratios for accurate HTS classification and duty assessment
• Comply with CITES permits if ore contains rhodium species listed under wildlife conventions
• Use ventilated containers to prevent sulfide oxidation during ocean transit, avoiding spontaneous combustion risks
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Gold Bearing Quartz Ore
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.
Palladium Rich Nickel-Copper Ore
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.
Telluride Gold Ore Concentrate
Flotation concentrate from Cripple Creek-type deposits containing calaverite and sylvanite gold tellurides. Classified under HTS 2616.90.00 as precious metal ore concentrate not fitting specific gold subheadings. Requires pressure oxidation or roasting prior to cyanidation.
Mixed Precious Metal Gravels
Alluvial placer gravels from Fairbanks district containing fine gold, platinum, and palladium particles. HTS 2616.90.00 covers these unprocessed polymetallic precious sediments. Typically screened and gravity concentrated at destination.
Rhodium-Bearing Pyrrhotite Ore
Massive pyrrhotite ore from Norilsk containing byproduct rhodium in platinum group minerals. Falls under HTS 2616.90.00 for precious metal sulfide ores. Smelting produces high-value PGM-rich matte.
Silver-Lead Ore from Epithermal Veins
Vein-hosted galena-sphalerite ore with bonanza-grade silver from Creede district. HTS 2616.90.00 classification applies when silver recovery drives mine economics despite lead host. Flotation yields high-silver lead concentrates.