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2608.00.00.40 - Silver content 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityAg g
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS code, 2608.00.00.40, specifically classifies ores, slag, and ash where the primary characteristic for classification is the presence of silver content. This category is applicable to materials where silver is a significant component, dictating its tariff treatment. The classification hinges on the metal content being silver, differentiating it from other precious or base metals that might be present in similar mineral products.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, 2608.00.00.10 pertains to ores and slag with copper content, while 2608.00.00.20 relates to lead content, and 2608.00.00.30 focuses on zinc content. Similarly, 2608.00.00.50 covers gold content. The defining factor for 2608.00.00.40 is the identification and quantification of silver as the key element for classification purposes.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification under 2608.00.00.40 is therefore final at this level, dependent on the presence and significance of silver content in the declared mineral product. Examples might include specific silver-bearing ores or concentrates that are not primarily classified by their copper, lead, zinc, or gold content.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2608.00.00.40?
HTS code 2608.00.00.40 covers Silver content under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.
›What products are classified under 2608.00.00.40?
This classification covers Silver content. It is a subcategory of Zinc ores and concentrates (2608.00.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 2608.00.00.40?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2608.00.00.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2608.00.00.40?
Imports under HTS 2608.00.00.40 are measured in Ag g.

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