Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Zinc Residue from China
Residue generated from the cleaning of storage tanks that held leaded gasoline, containing mainly lead compounds along with significant zinc content from anti-knock additives. Classified under HTS 2620.21.0030 due to its origin from leaded fuel processing and metal content primarily lead with reportable zinc assay. Used in industry for metal recovery processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Report zinc content as per assay quantity without deductions, as specified in statistical notes
• Verify the residue qualifies under Chapter 26 note for heading 2620 by confirming industrial use for metal or compound extraction
• Avoid misclassification as municipal waste ash (HTS 2621); provide documentation proving origin from leaded gasoline processing