Zinc Smelter Gold-Bearing Slag from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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