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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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