Die Casting Zinc Skimmings

Skimmings and residues from zinc die casting containing mainly zinc with arsenic contaminants, used for metal reclamation. HTS 2620.19.60 covers these industrial non-ferrous slags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8002.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If tin-containing residues

Presence of mainly tin would shift to Chapter 80.

8549.19.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If electrical industry residues

Battery or electronics manufacturing residues may classify under Chapter 85.

2620.19Same rate: 35%

If leached zinc residues

Specifically leached materials have their own subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Ensure bulk packaging documentation specifies industrial, not retail, end-use

โ€ข Test for particle size if borderline with ore classifications

โ€ข Avoid pitfalls by not mixing with ferrous residues

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