Zinc Smelter Slag Residue from Japan
Residue from zinc smelting processes containing mainly zinc along with arsenic and other metal compounds, used in industry for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.19.60 as slag from non-iron/steel manufacture with primarily zinc content and arsenic. Excludes municipal waste incineration residues.
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
• Provide assay reports certifying main zinc content and arsenic presence to confirm classification under 2620.19.60
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification as waste
• Comply with EPA hazardous waste regulations due to arsenic content during import