Secondary Zinc Refinery Ash with Gold from China
Ash generated from secondary zinc refining operations, primarily zinc-based with gold impurities, suitable for recovering precious metals. Falls under HTS 2620.19.60.50 for non-iron/steel slag/ash containing mainly zinc and gold content. Used industrially for chemical compound manufacture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain independent assay reports for gold content to meet statistical reporting without deductions
• Verify absence of iron/steel origin via process documentation to prevent reclassification
• Label clearly as industrial residue, not hazardous waste, with safety data sheets for customs clearance