Roasted Zinc Ore Residue with Silver from Japan

Ash-like residue from roasting zinc concentrates, rich in zinc with recoverable silver and arsenic traces, destined for hydrometallurgical recovery. Falls under 2620.19.60.40 as 'other' zinc-containing residues with silver content, per hierarchy excluding iron/steel origins. Industrial use only for metal extraction.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Submit detailed chemical composition report highlighting zinc majority and silver assay for accurate statistical reporting

Confirm industrial extraction intent via end-user certificates to prevent misclassification as waste

Watch for particle size documentation if coarse; avoid blending with iron residues to maintain 2620 eligibility