Dore Gold from Underground Hard Rock Mines from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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