Brass Foundry Zinc-Rich Residue from Germany
Slag and ash from brass (zinc-copper alloy) foundry operations containing primarily zinc, arsenic impurities, and metal compounds for recovery. HTS 2620.19.60 applies to such non-steel industry residues used in metal extraction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit lab assays showing zinc as majority component to justify 'mainly zinc' criteria
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete hazardous material declarations for arsenic
• Document end-use for chemical manufacture or extraction to meet heading 2620 note