Copper Smelter Dross Macadam from Japan
Macadam produced from copper smelter dross and slag, used in secondary road construction and parking lot bases. HTS 2517.20.00.00 covers dross as similar industrial waste whether or not mixed with other aggregates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heavy metal leachate test results to address hazardous waste concerns
• Declare exact dross composition as copper content affects potential reclassification
• Use ventilated containers to prevent moisture buildup causing material degradation