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2603.00.00.50

Copper ores and concentrates / Gold content

Classification path

  1. Copper ores and concentrates
  2. Gold content

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
1.7¢/kg on lead content
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content
Unit of quantity
Au g

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 2603

About heading 2603

Copper ores and concentrates

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.

Full guide to heading 2603

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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