Leaded Anti-Knock Compound Sludge with Zinc

Sludge from the production and cleanup of leaded anti-knock additives for gasoline, featuring high lead concentration and zinc as a key metallic component. Falls under HTS 2620.21.0030 for leaded anti-knock sludges with zinc content, suitable for recovery of metals in chemical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620.21.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily for arsenic extraction rather than zinc

Subheading differentiates based on primary recovery target metal.

3825.30.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If chemically treated as residual waste from organic processes

Advanced processing may move it to Chapter 38 for chemical residuals.

2621.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from municipal waste incineration

Chapter note excludes incineration ash; shifts to heading 2621 if applicable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include laboratory assay reports specifying zinc quantity for customs valuation and statistical reporting

Confirm sludge is not from iron/steel manufacture to stay in Chapter 26 heading 2620