2616.10.00.80 - Gold content

This HTS classification, 2616.10.00.80, specifically addresses the "Gold content" within the broader category of precious metal ores and concentrates. It covers materials that, while potentially containing other base metals or minerals, are primarily valued or imported for the presence of gold. This can include various forms of gold-bearing ores, concentrates, or even intermediate products derived from the initial stages of gold extraction where gold is the principal constituent of economic interest.

It is crucial to distinguish this code from its siblings. While 2616.10.00.10, 2616.10.00.20, 2616.10.00.30, and 2616.10.00.40 cover ores and concentrates with significant copper, lead, zinc, and silver content respectively, this code focuses solely on those where gold is the predominant precious metal. The classification hinges on the primary metallic constituent driving the material's value and classification intent.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 2616.10.00.80 is definitive once it is established that the ore or concentrate's primary characteristic is its gold content, aligning with the scope of "Precious metal ores and concentrates" under Chapter 26.