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HSChapter 26
Silver ores and concentrates enter the US tariff schedule split by content type: the silver metal content is reported under 2616100040, while the value of other metals co-present in the concentrate (commonly lead, zinc, or copper) is captured under 2616100045 — a dual-line structure that reflects the polymetallic nature of most silver-bearing ores. South Africa leads US import supply under this heading, followed by Germany and Japan, the latter two likely representing processed or refined intermediate materials routed through trading or smelting hubs rather than primary mine output.
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The US schedule requires that the silver metal content of a silver ore or concentrate be declared separately (2616100040) from the value attributable to other metals in the same material (2616100045). This split-reporting structure is designed to capture the full economic value of polymetallic concentrates — where lead, zinc, copper, or gold may be commercially significant co-products — and affects both duty calculation and statistical reporting. Importers should work with their assay house and customs broker to allocate value correctly across both lines.
Silver ores and concentrates are industrial mineral commodities and do not require USDA, FDA, or EPA admissibility review at entry. However, concentrates with elevated lead or arsenic content may be subject to EPA hazardous-material transport regulations (DOT/PHMSA) and potentially RCRA considerations if the material exhibits hazardous characteristics. Importers should review the Safety Data Sheet and elemental assay before shipment to assess any hazmat classification obligations.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $303K | +$303K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| THAILAND | -- | $4K | +$4K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2616100040 | SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, SILVER CONTENT | $0 | -- |
SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, SILVER CONTENT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2616100045 | SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, OTHER METAL CONTENT | $4.8M |
| 2616100040 | SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, SILVER CONTENT | $4K |
SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, OTHER METAL CONTENT
36.6K kg
SILVER ORES AND CONCENTRATES, SILVER CONTENT
1.5K cgm
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | -- | $4.4M | +$4.4M |
| California | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| Texas | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $4.5M | +$4.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $164K | +$164K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $54K | +$54K |