Waelz Kiln Zinc Oxide Residue with Lead from Mexico
Residue from Waelz process kilns recovering zinc from electric arc furnace dust, mainly composed of zinc oxide with lead and arsenic. This material is used for further metal or compound production and falls under tariff item 2620.19.00 as slag or ash containing mainly zinc, other than from iron or steel manufacture.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the residue is not classified as iron or steel slag, as the Waelz process treats electric arc furnace dust from steelmaking
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing zinc as the main metal content
• Check whether the lead content requires additional permits under Canadian environmental regulations