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Die-Casting Zinc Slag from Japan

Slag from zinc die-casting operations with high zinc and minor arsenic, used for compound production. HTS 2620.19.60.30 applies to other zinc-mainly residues not from iron/steel. Meets chapter note for industrial metal/compound use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use certified assays for zinc quantity reporting per statistical notes

• Confirm not bulk parts; classify as residue only

• Watch for reclassification if processed into alloys