Zinc Smelter Lead-Bearing Slag from China
Residue from zinc smelting operations containing primarily zinc with significant lead content and arsenic traces, used for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.19.60.20 due to its main zinc composition and lead content as specified in the subheading. Excludes iron/steel slags and municipal waste ash per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical assay reports certifying lead content and zinc predominance for accurate HTS classification and statistical reporting
• Comply with EPA TSCA and hazardous waste regulations; provide residue origin documentation to avoid misclassification as municipal ash
• Ensure industrial end-use declaration to qualify under Heading 2620; bulk shipments require proper ventilation and labeling