Secondary Silver Dore from Recycling

Dore bullion recovered from e-waste and photographic film recycling, 65% silver with gold, in unwrought cast form. Classed as silver dore HTS 7106.91.10.20 when silver predominates post-smelting. Growing import for sustainable refining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7112Lower: 10% vs 25%

If unmelted recycling feedstocks like X-ray film

Unprocessed waste/scrap with silver stays in 7112; only post-smelted dore goes to 7106.

7106Same rate: 25%

If refined to >99% silver purity

Fully refined unwrought silver (not dore or bullion) falls under other silver subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify non-conflict minerals status even for secondary sources

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