2608.00.00.50 - Gold content 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | Au g |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers products primarily characterized by their gold content, falling within the broader category of zinc ores and concentrates. While the parent code 2608.00.00 encompasses various components of zinc ores, this specific sub-item, 2608.00.00.50, focuses on the presence and potential recovery of gold as a significant attribute. These are not refined gold bullion or jewelry, but rather materials where gold is present as a constituent element within a mineral matrix, often alongside other base metals.
It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings, which denote other valuable metallic contents found within zinc ores. For example, 2608.00.00.10 pertains to copper content, 2608.00.00.20 to lead content, 2608.00.00.30 to zinc content itself, and 2608.00.00.40 to silver content. The selection of 2608.00.00.50 is determined by the economic or technical significance of gold within the ore composition, irrespective of the dominant metal.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 2608.00.00.50 relies on identifying and quantifying the gold content as a defining characteristic of the imported or exported material. The focus is on the material's composition and its potential value derived from its gold element, differentiating it from ores where other metals are the primary focus of classification.