Brass Foundry Zinc-Rich Residue from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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