Secondary Zinc Processing Residue Copper Arsenic

Byproducts from recycling scrap zinc alloys, mainly zinc with copper impurities and arsenic, used in metal extraction plants. Classified HTS 2620.19.60.10 for copper-content zinc slag per hierarchy, meeting industrial criteria in chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8002.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If tin-dominant from alloy scrap

Tin residues classify under Chapter 80 for other base metals.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If not used for metal extraction

Fails chapter note (a)/(b); becomes general waste ash.

2617.10.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If other non-zinc metal furnace residues

Furnace slag for lead/copper primarily under 2617.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare recycling origin and end-use contracts to support industrial classification

Monitor particle size if coarse; may affect handling but not HTS

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