Precious Metal Tailings Arsenic Residue
Precious metal tailings arsenic residue is an arsenic-concentrated tailings from precious metal cyanidation circuits, used solely in dedicated arsenic chemical recovery facilities. This residue is of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or the manufacture of its chemical compounds, fitting tariff item 2620.60.00. It contains arsenic and is not from iron or steel production.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the residue contains other recoverable metals besides arsenic
Other residues containing metals may be classified under other subheadings if arsenic is not the primary component.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tailings are classified as residue, not ore, to avoid classification under headings 26.01-26.17
• Provide documentation of the cyanidation process and arsenic content for CBSA
• Verify that the material is not from municipal waste incineration, which is excluded by chapter note 3
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Arsenic-Antimony Flotation Tailings
Arsenic-antimony flotation tailings are tailings from antimony ore flotation containing arsenic, used in joint extraction plants for both metals. This material is a residue containing arsenic, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or the manufacture of its chemical compounds, fitting tariff item 2620.60.00. It is not from iron or steel manufacture and is destined for industrial metal recovery.
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Arsenic-Mercury Mixed Smelter Dust
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