Zinc Die Casting Residue Ash Lead Bearing

Ash and dross from zinc die casting operations, predominantly zinc with lead impurities and arsenic, for metal recovery. Fits chapter note (a) under HTS 2620.19.60.20 as industrial non-ferrous residue with lead.

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.

7901Lower: 13% vs 35%

If pure zinc unwrought or powders

Recoverable zinc metal form shifts to Chapter 79 zinc articles.

2620.19Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc, antimony-bearing

Antimony predominance uses different subheading within zinc series.

8431.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If parts of die casting machinery

If sold as machine components rather than residue.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Casting plant affidavits required for origin verification

Assay every lot for lead content reporting

Separate from parts/components to avoid machinery chapter classification

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