Brass Foundry Zinc Skimmings with Lead
Skimmings from brass foundry melting operations, composed mainly of zinc residue with lead and arsenic impurities. These materials are used industrially for metal recovery and are classified under tariff item 2620.19.00 as slag or ash containing mainly zinc, other than from iron or steel manufacture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the copper content from the brass alloy exceeds the zinc content
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy; if copper predominates in the skimmings, classification under the copper subheading would apply.
If the material is used for arsenic extraction
Subheading note 2 requires classification in 2620.60 for residues containing arsenic used for extraction purposes.
If the main metal is neither zinc nor copper
Residues containing mainly other metals are classified under the residual subheading of heading 2620.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the skimmings are not classified as copper residues, as the main metal content determines the subheading
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing zinc as the predominant metal to support classification under 2620.19.00
• Be aware that lead content may subject the material to additional environmental controls under Canadian law
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