Zinc Skimmings from Die Casting
Zinc skimmings are surface impurities removed from molten zinc in die casting operations, primarily zinc-rich with metal compounds. These residues are used in industry for zinc extraction or compound manufacture. Falls under 2620.19.00 as other zinc-containing slag and ash.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the skimmings are from zinc die casting, not ferrous operations
• Provide a lab analysis showing zinc as the predominant metal
• Check if the product requires an Environmental Compliance Approval for import
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.