High-Silver Content Gold Dore Ingots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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