Doré Slag from Copper Refinery with Gold Impurities from China
Slag byproduct from refining doré (gold-silver alloy) in copper plants, mainly copper compounds with residual gold for reclamation. HTS 2620.30.00.50 applies to copper-dominant residues containing gold, for industrial metal recovery. Excludes iron/steel slags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments with precise gold assay to match statistical reporting
• Confirm no arsenic extraction intent if declaring under 2620(b) to avoid scrutiny
• Partner with certified processors for end-use verification