Secondary Zinc Recycling Ash Silver Content
Ash from recycling secondary zinc materials like die castings, containing mainly zinc, silver impurities, and arsenic for chemical compound production. This non-ferrous residue is classified under tariff item 2620.19.00.
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 ash is from municipal waste incineration
Ash from municipal waste incineration is classified in heading 26.21.
If the ash is primarily for precious metal recovery
Ash for precious metal recovery is classified in heading 71.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ash is not from municipal waste incineration, which is classified elsewhere
• Provide documentation of the recycling source and zinc content
• Verify that the silver content does not trigger precious metal classification
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 Residue with Zinc
Slag and ash from brass production containing mainly zinc and arsenic compounds, recovered for industrial zinc extraction. This material falls under tariff item 2620.19.00 as slag or ash containing mainly zinc, other than from iron or steel manufacture.
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.
Brass Foundry Zinc Skimmings Silver Bearing
Skimmings from brass foundry melting pots, mainly zinc with silver and arsenic traces from scrap inputs, recovered industrially. These non-ferrous residues are classified under tariff item 2620.19.00 as containing mainly zinc.
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.