HTS 2616.10.00Precious metal ores and concentrates:Silver ores and concentrates

What that translates to:Silver ores and concentrates

Also written 26161000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Silver ores and concentrates (HTS 2616.10.00) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: the regular duty is set by reference to another line, so the total can't be shown as one number.

Total duty rateSee rate

China tariffSection 301, since May 10, 201925%

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleSee below

Total dutySee rate

Rate in the schedule: 0.8¢/kg on lead content

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 3 raised to 25% from May 10, 2019), 84 FR 20459, May 9, 2019; HTS 9903.88.03.

Estimate your duty

This code's rate is set by reference to another line, so we can't estimate it here. A licensed customs broker can work it out for your shipment.

Importing under HTS 2616.10.00? Talk to a licensed broker

Classification, filing, customs bonds and refund help. CBP publishes the brokers permitted at each port.

Find a licensed broker

Opens CBP's list of permitted customs brokers. We're not paid for this link.

Details for customs filings

Official description

Precious metal ores and concentrates: Silver ores and concentrates

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

2616.10.0010 (2616100010)Copper content · reported in Cu kg
2616.10.0020 (2616100020)Lead content · reported in Pb kg
2616.10.0030 (2616100030)Zinc content · reported in Zn kg
2616.10.0040 (2616100040)Silver content · reported in Ag g
2616.10.0080 (2616100080)Gold content · reported in Au g

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2616.10.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 2616.10.00?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 0.8¢/kg on lead content. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2616.10.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2616.10.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2616.10.00 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.