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Zinc Smelter Gold-Bearing Slag

Residue slag from zinc smelting processes containing primarily zinc compounds with trace gold content, used in industry for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.19.60.50 due to its main zinc composition and gold content as per statistical reporting. Excludes iron/steel manufacture residues and municipal waste ash.

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.

2621Lower: 10% vs 35%

If derived from municipal waste incineration

Ash/residues from municipal waste fall under 2621, explicitly excluded from 2620.

2613.10.00Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If roasted zinc oxide residues without gold content

Pure zinc calcine or roasted residues shift to Chapter 26 heading for specific metal ores/concentrates.

7204Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from iron or steel manufacture

Ferrous slag residues are classified under Chapter 72, excluded from 2620.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Report exact gold assay quantity without deductions per statistical notes for accurate duty assessment

Provide chemical composition certificates confirming mainly zinc content and arsenic/metals presence to avoid misclassification

Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction, not waste disposal, to comply with heading 2620 restrictions