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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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