HS Code for Platinum ore

Platinum ore is classified under HS code 2616.90. Chapter 26 covers ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2616 is specifically for \"Precious metal ores and concentrates.\" Within this heading, 2616.10 is reserved for silver ores, while 2616.90 covers \"Other\" precious metal ores, including platinum, gold, and other Platinum Group Metals (PGM) concentrates. Ores are defined as mineral substances used in the metallurgical industry for the extraction of metals. This classification applies to the raw, unrefined mineral state or concentrates obtained through physical or chemical treatments (like flotation or gravity separation) that do not alter the chemical state of the metal. Once the metal is refined into an unwrought form (like an ingot or powder), it moves to Chapter 71. The classification is based on the product being a primary raw material for the smelting and refining industry.

Products Included

• Platinum-bearing mineral concentrates
• Sperrylite (platinum arsenide) concentrates
• Cooperite (platinum sulfide) ores
• Crude platinum concentrates from flotation
• Platinum-palladium-rhodium ores

Common Misclassification

Platinum ore (2616.90) is often confused with unwrought platinum under heading 7110. The distinction lies in the level of processing; 2616.90 is for raw minerals that have not yet been smelted. Once the platinum has been refined into grains, powder, or ingots, it must be classified in Chapter 71. Another error involves 2620, which covers ash containing metals; however, 2620 is for waste products, whereas 2616 is for naturally occurring ores.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Platinum ore?

The HS code for platinum ore is 2616.90. This code is used for precious metal ores and concentrates, excluding silver, that are intended for metal extraction.

Does this code include platinum scrap or waste?

No, platinum waste and scrap, including broken jewelry or industrial scrap, are classified under HS code 7112.92, as they are secondary materials rather than primary ores.