Brass Foundry Zinc Slag Gold Content

Slag from brass foundry operations where zinc predominates, with recoverable gold traces, used for metal reclamation. HTS 2620.19.60.50 applies to such non-ferrous residues containing arsenic/metals and gold. Exclusively for industrial extraction purposes.

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 not gold content reported

Non-gold statistical variants under zinc slag stay in 2620.19 but different subheading.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with ferrous materials from steel processes

Any iron/steel slag component dominates classification under Chapter 72.

7112Lower: 10% vs 35%

If high gold concentration treated as waste/scratch

If gold content exceeds typical slag levels, it may classify as precious metal waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include origin certificates detailing foundry process to confirm non-iron/steel manufacture

Report gold content via precise metallurgical assays as required by statistical notes

Avoid common pitfall of bulk packaging mislabeled as ore, which could trigger Chapter 26 ore headings