Battery Recycling Leaded Sludge
Leaded sludge recovered from lead-acid battery recycling processes, containing lead compounds and metal residues. This material is a lead-rich residue suitable for further metal extraction, aligning with the definition of leaded gasoline sludge under tariff item 2620.21.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sludge contains arsenic, mercury, thallium, or their mixtures
Subheading note 2 requires classification in 2620.60 for such residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sludge is not classified as waste or scrap of precious metal under heading 71.12, which is excluded by chapter note 1(f)
• Provide documentation of the recycling process to show it is not municipal waste
• Verify if the lead content meets the statistical unit requirements for metal content
Related Products under Tariff item 2620.21.00
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Industrial Leaded Anti-Knock Sludge with Recovered Copper
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Leaded Anti-Knock Compound Sludge Residue
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