Copper-Bearing Leaded Fuel Refinery Sludge from China
Hazardous sludge from leaded fuel refinery tanks, primarily lead-based with copper from alloy corrosion and additives. HTS 2620.21.00.10 applies to its copper content in leaded gasoline sludges, designated for industrial metal recovery as per chapter provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates confirming industrial application for metal or compound manufacture to justify 2620 classification
• Conduct particle size and composition testing; misreported copper content leads to penalties
• Package in UN-approved containers for hazmat; bulk shipments require special customs bonds