Zinc Battery Recycling Ash

Ash residue from recycling zinc-based batteries, primarily zinc content with arsenic impurities, for metal reclamation. Classified in HTS 2620.19.60.30 as containing mainly zinc, industrially used per heading 2620 notes. Excludes municipal incineration ash.

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.

8548.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily battery scrap components

Waste batteries and accumulators classify under 8548, not industrial residues.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If other industrial ash not metal-specific

Non-metal extracting ash from industry goes to 2621.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide recycling process documentation to confirm industrial metal extraction intent

Ensure compliance with battery waste regulations alongside HTS classification

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