Leaching Residue from Copper-Gold Ore Processing
Ash-like residue from hydrometallurgical leaching of copper-gold ores, predominantly copper with embedded gold for recovery. Falls under 2620.30.00.50 for copper-main slags containing gold, used in metal extraction per heading scope. Assay reports gold content per statistical requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing mainly other base metals like lead or zinc
Classification shifts within 2620 if copper is not the primary metal component.
If gold is unrefined but separated and in unwrought form
Extracted gold moves to Chapter 71 as gold bullion, not residue.
If from zinc ore processing even with copper/gold traces
Zinc residues have dedicated heading 2617, overriding 2620 unless copper predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit lab assays confirming gold content and copper dominance before import
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to meet chapter note (a)
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest waste disposal
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Copper Smelter Slag with Gold Content
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Doré Slag from Copper Refinery with Gold Impurities
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Converter Slag from Copper Pyrometallurgy with Gold
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