Secondary Zinc Refinery Ash with Gold from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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