Zinc Refinery Skimmed Slag Copper Bearing from China
Skimmed residues from electrolytic zinc refineries, predominantly zinc with copper and arsenic, for recovery operations. HTS 2620.19.60.10 applies to such 'other' zinc-main slag with copper content, excluding municipal incineration per notes.
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
• Use certified lab assays for precise copper quantity reporting as required
• Differentiate from waste in bills of lading to prevent 2621 reclassification
• Bulk packaging preferred; retail packs may alter duty treatment