Secondary Zinc Recycling Ash Silver Content

Ash from recycling secondary zinc materials like die castings, containing mainly zinc, silver impurities, and arsenic for chemical compound production. HTS 2620.19.60.40 applies to this non-ferrous residue with reported silver content, aligning with chapter notes for metal extraction uses. Excludes municipal incinerator byproducts.

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.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc but no silver content specified

Silver content subheading differentiates; without it, falls to broader 'other' zinc residues.

2608.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If classified as zinc ore rather than residue

Ore vs. slag distinction; natural ores go to Chapter 26 mineral headings.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically treated for compounds

Post-extraction chemical residues may shift to prepared chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide recycling facility origin docs and silver content assays; statistical notes require undeducted metal quantities

Label for arsenic hazards; pitfall is failing to prove 'used in industry' per 2620 notes, risking waste classification

Separate from steel mill outputs; bulk packaging preferred over retail to affirm industrial status