Secondary Zinc Smelter Skimmings from China
Skimmings from recycling zinc in secondary smelters, containing zinc dross with impurities for further extraction. Falls under HTS 2620.19.30.00 as zinc-based industrial residues, excluding ferrous or waste ash per Chapter Notes. Used as feedstock for zinc recovery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain chain-of-custody documents from smelter to prove non-municipal waste origin
• Declare exact zinc percentage to match statistical note requirements without deductions
• Beware of contamination risks leading to hazardous material declarations