Cement Copper Nuggets from Japan
Nugget-form unrefined copper recovered by cementation from acidic mine drainage waters. Classifies under HTS 7402.00.00.00 as unrefined copper requiring smelting and electrolytic refining. Typical purity 60-80% copper with iron/silica impurities.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include production process certification (cementation from leach solutions) to validate unrefined status
• Provide particle size distribution; powder forms risk reclassification as copper powders under 7406
• Test for hazardous impurities (arsenic, lead); may require additional EPA declarations