Die Casting Zinc Skimmings
Skimmings and residues from zinc die casting containing mainly zinc with arsenic contaminants, used for metal reclamation. These industrial non-ferrous slags are suitable for zinc recovery. Classified under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing residues.
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 arsenic content is significant and used for arsenic extraction
Arsenic-containing residues are classified in subheading 2620.60 per subheading note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the skimmings are not from ferrous die casting operations
• Provide a certificate of analysis for zinc and arsenic content
• Verify that the product is not classified under subheading 2620.60 if arsenic is significant
Related Products under Tariff item 2620.19.00
Alloy Anodizing Zinc Ash
Ash from zinc alloy anodizing baths, predominantly zinc with arsenic traces, destined for metal compound synthesis. This residue is used industrially for manufacturing zinc compounds. Classified under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing slag and ash, not from iron or steel production.
Brass Foundry Residue with Copper and Arsenic
Ash and slag from brass production (zinc-copper alloy) containing mainly zinc, copper, and arsenic traces for chemical compound manufacture. This residue is used industrially for metal extraction. Falls under 2620.19.00 as other non-ferrous residue with specified metals.
Brass Foundry Zinc-Rich Residue
Slag and ash from brass (zinc-copper alloy) foundry operations containing primarily zinc, arsenic impurities, and metal compounds for recovery. This residue is used in industry for metal extraction. Falls under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing slag and ash.
Die-Casting Zinc Alloy Furnace Slag Copper
Slag from zinc alloy die-casting furnaces, containing mainly zinc, copper, and arsenic compounds for chemical recovery. This residue is used industrially for metal extraction. Classified under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing residues, distinct from iron/steel slags.
Galvanized Steel Processing Zinc Dross
Zinc dross generated during hot-dip galvanizing of steel, skimmed from molten zinc kettles. Consists mainly of zinc oxides and zinc compounds, suitable for industrial recovery of zinc. Falls under tariff item 2620.19.00 as a non-ferrous slag/residue containing mainly zinc.
Galvanizing Plant Ash with Copper Impurities
Residues from hot-dip zinc galvanizing operations, mainly zinc-based with copper and arsenic, destined for metal reclamation. This non-ferrous slag is used industrially for metal recovery. Falls under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing slag and ash.