Copper-Bearing Leaded Fuel Refinery Sludge from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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