High-Silver Content Gold Dore Ingots from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Conduct independent lab assays upon arrival to verify metal predominance per Chapter 71 note 5 alloy rules
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation; declare full assay value including silver content for correct duty assessment
• Register with FinCEN for imports over certain thresholds to comply with anti-money laundering rules for precious metals