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Zinc Alloy Melting Dross from Japan

Dross skimmed during melting of zinc alloys for manufacturing, primarily zinc with compound residues. HTS 2620.19.30.00 covers this as 'other' zinc dross for industrial use in metal/compound production. Recovered for zinc reclamation.

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

• Use ISRI scrap specifications for consistent grading and valuation

• Screen for arsenic content if residues suggest Chapter Note (b) applicability

• File for binding rulings if alloy composition blurs lines with finished products