Gold Mine Tailings with Arsenic from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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