Secondary Copper Recovery Residue
Residue generated from recycling scrap copper, assaying 10% copper content, used in furnace re-melting for secondary copper recovery. This non-ferrous residue falls under tariff item 2620.30.00 as slag, ash and residues containing mainly copper, excluding those from iron or steel manufacture.
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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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the residue contains mainly metals other than copper
Other residues containing metals fall under subheading 2620.99.
If the material is metallic scrap rather than ash or slag
Ferrous waste and scrap is classified in Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the source of the scrap to confirm it is secondary material, not primary ore
• Verify the copper content exceeds 50% of the metal content to meet the 'mainly copper' criterion
• Consult the CBSA for advance rulings if the residue contains other metals that may affect classification
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Brass Foundry Zinc Ash
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Converter Slag from Copper Pyrometallurgy with Gold
Converter slag from copper pyrometallurgy is a by-product of the converting stage in copper production, such as from Peirce-Smith converters. It consists mainly of copper sulfides and oxides with trace amounts of gold, and is used for the recovery of metals. This product falls under tariff item 2620.30.00 as a copper-predominant residue for metal or compound manufacture, not from iron or steel.
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Copper Anode Slime
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