Mining Gold Dore Ingots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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