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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refined to 99.5% purity or higher
Pure gold bullion exceeding high purity thresholds is classified as monetary gold under 7108.11, excluding alloys like dore.
If in powder form with 90%+ passing 0.5mm sieve
Gold in powder form meeting the subheading note's sieve test falls under 7106.10, separate from unwrought dore bars.
If processed into coin blanks or fabricated shapes
Once semi-manufactured beyond unwrought dore into specific forms like blanks, it shifts to Chapter 71 coin or disc categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain assay certificates verifying gold and silver content to confirm classification as dore and avoid misclassification as refined bullion
• Ensure documentation proves nonmonetary use (e.g
• for refining), as monetary gold falls under different provisions
• Comply with CITES if sourced from regions with endangered species risks in mining; declare origin accurately to prevent penalties
Related Products under HTS 7108.12.10.20
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.
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.
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.