Mining Gold Dore Ingots from China
Mining gold dore ingots are rectangular cast bars of semi-pure gold from on-site smelters at gold mines. Classified in HTS 7108.12.10 as bullion and dore, representing unwrought non-monetary gold in its crudest transportable form.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure advance ruling from CBP on assay methods to prevent port delays
• Declare impurities separately in entry summary for accurate dutiable value calculation
• Partner with licensed precious metals carriers for secure transport and insurance