Brass Foundry Residue with Copper and Arsenic from Germany
Ash and slag from brass production (zinc-copper alloy) containing mainly zinc, copper, and arsenic traces for chemical compound manufacture. Fits HTS 2620.19.60.10 as non-iron/steel residue with specified metals used industrially. Complies with chapter note (b) for arsenic-bearing residues.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed chemical analysis reports confirming mainly zinc and copper content to customs
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete origin declarations leading to duties on waste classifications
• Label packages with hazard warnings if arsenic exceeds thresholds for safe handling