Historical Leaded Battery Processing Sludge from Japan
Legacy sludge from older lead-acid battery recycling plants using leaded compounds, high in metallic lead. HTS 2620.21.0020 for lead-main content residues not from iron/steel, suitable for metal recovery per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify non-incineration origin with historical process docs
• TSCA and RCRA equivalence for international waste imports
• Report exact lead assay; no deductions allowed