Mining Dore Bullion from Polymetallic Ores from China
Dore produced from polymetallic sulfide ores via cyanidation, containing 75% silver, 20% gold, and trace metals in bar form. HTS 7106.91.10.20 applies to this unwrought silver-dominant dore for import by U.S. refineries. Represents intermediate stage post-smelting.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide smelter certificates detailing extraction method; distinguishes dore from ore concentrates
• Monitor impurity levels (e.g
• lead, copper) for hazardous material declarations