Platinum Group Metal Bearing Ore from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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