Galvanizing Plant Ash Residue from China

Ash generated from zinc galvanizing operations, rich in zinc content and trace arsenic, for recovery of zinc compounds. Fits HTS 2620.19.60.30 as other slag/ash containing mainly zinc, used industrially for chemical manufacture. Not from iron/steel processes.

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

Submit lab assays confirming 'zinc content' for statistical reporting as per HTS notes

Verify not classified as hazardous waste; obtain end-user certificates for industrial application

Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from bulk zinc waste under Chapter 26 waste headings