Secondary Zinc Smelter Skimmings from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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