Tin-Bearing Cassiterite Ore Concentrate from Germany
Gravity-separated cassiterite concentrate averaging 60% tin content from hard-rock lode deposits. Falls under HTS 2617.90.00 as other ores excluding specific tungsten-tin mixtures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for tungsten impurities; levels over 5% may require reclassification under 2617.90.10
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from mine to port for smelter verification
• Declare particle size distribution to confirm gravity concentrate vs. flotation types