Brass Foundry Residue with Zinc from China
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.
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
• 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