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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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