Dore Gold from Underground Hard Rock Mines from China

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.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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