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Heading 2603

Copper ores and concentrates

5 declarable lines

Heading 2603 covers copper ores and concentrates. It is split into five declarable lines by the metal content: copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. The heading does not cover copper matte, scrap, ash, or refined copper.

Products in this heading

  • Copper sulfide ore
  • Copper oxide ore
  • Chalcopyrite copper concentrate
  • Chalcocite copper concentrate
  • Bornite copper ore
  • Gold-bearing copper concentrate
  • Silver-bearing copper concentrate

How to choose the right subheading

  • Confirm the goods are copper ores or concentrates, not matte, scrap, ash, or refined copper.
  • Identify the metal content being declared: copper, lead, zinc, silver, or gold.
  • Select the line whose description matches that declared metal content.
  • Use 2603.00.00.10 for copper content, 2603.00.00.20 for lead content, 2603.00.00.30 for zinc content, 2603.00.00.40 for silver content, or 2603.00.00.50 for gold content.
  • Apply the same general (MFN) rate to every line in the heading; the line choice is by declared metal content.

Often confused with

  • Copper matte

    Copper matte is a smelted product, not an ore or concentrate.

    Heading 7401
  • Copper waste and scrap

    Scrap is metal waste, not an ore or concentrate.

    Heading 7404
  • Refined copper cathode

    A cathode is refined unwrought copper, not an ore or concentrate.

    Heading 7403
  • Copper ash and residues

    Ash and residues containing metals fall in heading 2620.

    Heading 2620
  • Copper sulfate

    Copper sulfate is a sulfate chemical, not an ore or concentrate.

    Heading 2833

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for copper ore?

Copper ore is declared under 2603.00.00.10 for copper content, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.7¢/kg on lead content.

What is the duty on copper concentrate?

Copper concentrate is declared by metal content; for example, 2603.00.00.20 for lead content has a general (MFN) rate of 1.7¢/kg on lead content.

How do I classify copper concentrate that reports silver content?

Use 2603.00.00.40 for silver content, which has a general (MFN) rate of 1.7¢/kg on lead content.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 2603

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