Gold Mine Tailings with Arsenic from Canada
Tailings from gold mining operations containing residual gold and arsenic, unbeneficiated for industrial reprocessing. Classified under HTS 2620.99.7580 as other residues for metal/compound manufacture.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Mine site affidavits confirming tailings not advanced (no flotation/enrichment)
• Arsenic content declaration mandatory for environmental compliance
• Volume/weight assays for accurate statistical reporting