Brass Foundry Zinc Slag Gold Content from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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