U.S. exports of Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates (Except Silver) (HS 261690) totaled $57.8M in August 2026.
Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates (Except Silver) imports of $5.4M in August 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGold-bearing ores and concentrates are the dominant commercial flow under this heading, with the US schedule subdividing by precious metal content type at lines 2616900040 (gold content), 2616900050 (other precious metal content), and 2616900070 (other metal content). Canada and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, reflecting active gold and platinum-group metal mining in both countries; imports from Canada benefit from USMCA preferential treatment. Concentrates in this heading often carry significant value per unit weight, making accurate assay documentation and valuation methodology critical for customs entry.
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85 import shipments a month
Customs value is based on the transaction value of the imported merchandise, typically the invoice price. For precious metal concentrates, the invoice should reflect the agreed payable metal content and any applicable deductions (treatment charges, refining charges). CBP may request assay certificates and smelter settlement sheets to verify declared value, particularly for high-value shipments.
Line 2616900040 covers ores and concentrates whose primary precious metal value derives from gold content. Line 2616900050 applies where the primary precious metal value comes from platinum-group or other precious metals (excluding silver and gold). Line 2616900070 captures materials where the predominant value is in base metal content rather than precious metal content. The assay breakdown of the concentrate determines which line applies.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2616
Subheading 261690 · $57.8M of $172.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2616900040 | Precious Metal Ores & Concen, Gold Content, NESOI | $4.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2616900050 | Precious Metal Ores, Other Precious Mtl Cnt, NESOI | $854K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2616900010 | Precious Metal Ores & Concen, Cu Content, NESOI | $65K | 0.00% | 100.00% |
| 2616900020 | Precious Metal Ores & Concen, Lead Content, NESOI | $62K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2616900030 | Precious Metal Ores & Concen, Zinc Content, NESOI | $51K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2616900040 | Precious Metal Ores & Concen, Gold Content, NESOI | $55.9M |
| 2616900050 | Precious Metal Ores, Other Precious Mtl Cnt, NESOI | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$57.8MYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $565.2M of Precious Metal Ores and Concentrates (Except Silver).
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Taiwan and Germany together take 78% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
98.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.