Galvanizing Plant Ash with Copper Impurities from China
Residues from hot-dip zinc galvanizing operations, mainly zinc-based with copper and arsenic, destined for metal reclamation. Under HTS 2620.19.60.10 for non-steel manufacture slag containing metals per chapter note (a). Used in industry for zinc and copper extraction.
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
• Include process flow documentation showing non-iron/steel origin to justify classification
• Report metal content via assay without deductions; mismatches cause delays
• Check for EPA-equivalent certifications if arsenic levels trigger environmental scrutiny