Dore Gold from Underground Hard Rock Mines
Produced from cyanide leaching of hard rock ores, these dore bars contain gold with silver and trace metals in unwrought form. HTS 7108.12.10.20 applies to this nonmonetary dore, imported semi-manufactured for final refining. Represents primary source for large-scale gold refineries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in semi-manufactured forms like wire or plate
Unwrought dore specifically excludes further worked semis, which fall under other nonmonetary gold subheadings.
If clad with base metal for industrial applications
Gold dore clad with base metal via mechanical means becomes 'metal clad with precious metal' under 7112.
If as precious metal compounds or residues
Chemical compounds or residues from processing remain classified as ores or concentrates in Chapter 26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chain-of-custody documentation tracing from mine to export to mitigate conflict mineral sourcing risks
• Be aware of Basel Convention rules if dore contains hazardous residues from leaching processes
• File EEI via AES for shipments over $2500; report harmonized commodity codes accurately
Related Products under HTS 7108.12.10.20
Gold Dore Bars from Artisanal Mining
Gold dore bars are semi-refined alloy bars containing gold and silver, typically produced from artisanal small-scale mining operations, with gold content around 60-90%. They are classified under HTS 7108.12.10.20 as 'dore', an unwrought form of nonmonetary gold not yet refined to pure bullion. This semi-manufactured state distinguishes it from fully refined gold.
Unrefined Gold Dore from Alluvial Deposits
Dore from alluvial gold deposits consists of impure gold-silver bars extracted via panning or sluicing, awaiting electrolytic refining. HTS 7108.12.10.20 covers this nonmonetary unwrought dore form, distinct from refined bullion due to its alloyed, semi-processed nature. Primarily imported by refineries for further purification.
High-Silver Content Gold Dore Ingots
These dore ingots feature high silver content (often 40%+), produced from polymetallic sulfide ores smelted into semi-manufactured form. Classified as nonmonetary unwrought dore under HTS 7108.12.10.20, as gold predominates per alloy rules but remains unrefined. Common import for parting processes separating gold and silver.
Recycled Scrap-Derived Gold Dore
Gold dore smelted from electronic scrap and jewelry waste, containing gold-silver alloys in unwrought bars. Falls under HTS 7108.12.10.20 as nonmonetary dore, suitable for recycling refineries. Increasingly important for sustainable gold supply chains.