Heading 2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates
Every line of heading 2616 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Precious metal ores and concentrates
Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2616.10.00 | Silver ores and concentrates | 0.8¢/kg on lead content |
| 2616.10.00.10 | Copper content | |
| 2616.10.00.20 | Lead content | |
| 2616.10.00.30 | Zinc content | |
| 2616.10.00.40 | Silver content | |
| 2616.10.00.80 | Gold content | |
| 2616.90.00 | Other | 1.7¢/kg on lead content |
| 2616.90.00.10 | Copper content | |
| 2616.90.00.20 | Lead content | |
| 2616.90.00.30 | Zinc content | |
| 2616.90.00.40 | Gold content | |
| 2616.90.00.50 | Other precious metal content |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 2616 has 5 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 2616.10.0040SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, SILVER CONTENT
- 2616.10.0045SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, OTHER METAL CONTENT
- 2616.90.0040PRECIOUS METAL ORES AND CONCENTRATES EXCEPT SILVER, GOLD CONTENT
- 2616.90.0050PRECIOUS METAL ORES AND CONCENTRATES EXCEPT SILVER, OTHER PRECIOUS METAL CONTENT
- 2616.90.0070PRECIOUS METAL ORES AND CONCENTRATES NESOI, OTHER METAL CONTENT
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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