Platinum Group Metal Bearing Ore from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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