Zinc Smelter Gold-Bearing Slag from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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