Industrial Leaded Anti-Knock Sludge with Recovered Copper from China
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.
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
• 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