Roasted Zinc Ore Leaching Residue with Lead from China
Ash-like residue from hydrometallurgical leaching of roasted zinc ores, mainly zinc with lead compounds and arsenic. Used in industry for extracting residual metals or chemical compounds. Fits HTS 2620.19.60.20 for zinc-mainly residues with lead content, per chapter note (a).
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
• Submit detailed process flow documentation proving non-ferrous origin and industrial use to prevent reclassification
• Declare exact lead assay quantity without deductions as per statistical notes for customs valuation
• Monitor for arsenic thresholds; may require special permits under environmental import rules