Industrial Leaded Anti-Knock Sludge with Recovered Copper

Partially processed sludge from anti-knock compound manufacturing, mainly lead with assayed copper for recovery. HTS 2620.21.00.10 captures its copper content in leaded sludges intended for chemical compound production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated or processed into ferrous waste

Ferrous metal-bearing residues agglomerated for remelting classify under Chapter 72 iron/steel wastes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If sold as chemical industry waste mixture

Complex chemical preparations not primarily for metal extraction fall under prepared binders/wastes in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use third-party assay for copper/lead ratios; statistical notes require precise reporting

Avoid bulk import without pre-clearance; common pitfall is port detention for incomplete hazmat docs

Label as 'for metal recovery only' to prevent end-use violations