Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Copper Residue from Japan
Residue from the refining of leaded gasoline containing primarily lead compounds along with significant copper content from anti-knock additives. Classified under HTS 2620.21.00.10 as leaded gasoline sludges with copper content, fitting Chapter 26 for slag, ash, and residues used in metal extraction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify lead and copper assay quantities via certified lab analysis for accurate statistical reporting without deductions
• Obtain permits for hazardous waste import due to arsenic and heavy metal content; comply with EPA TSCA regulations
• Avoid misclassification as municipal waste ash (2621); provide documentation proving industrial metal extraction use