Galvanizing Plant Ash with Copper Impurities from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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