Brass Foundry Residue with Zinc

Slag and ash from brass production containing mainly zinc and arsenic compounds, recovered for industrial zinc extraction. Under HTS 2620.19.60.30 for other non-iron/steel residues with zinc content per chapter notes. Used as basis for metal chemical compounds.

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.

2620.19Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc but in specific forms like dross

Certain zinc dross or skimmings have dedicated subheadings within 2620.19.

2618.00.00Same rate: 35%

If granulated slag from copper/zinc smelting

Granulated slag from other base metal smelting classifies under 2618.

8549.19.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as a set with electrical components

If packaged with electrical contacts for retail, may shift to electrical waste residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Report metal content via assay without deductions; include particle size if relevant to processing

Document exclusion from iron/steel slag to prevent misclassification in Chapter 72

Check for arsenic thresholds triggering additional hazardous material declarations

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