Historical Leaded Battery Processing Sludge from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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