Secondary Zinc Refinery Ash with Gold from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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