Tank Bottom Sludge from Leaded Fuel Storage with Zinc from Japan
Accumulated sludge from the bottoms of storage tanks that stored leaded gasoline, rich in lead and zinc from additive degradation. HTS 2620.21.0030 applies to such leaded gasoline sludges reporting zinc content, intended for industrial metal reclamation.
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
• Use certified labs for zinc content assay to meet statistical note requirements without deductions
• Provide evidence of industrial end-use to qualify under heading 2620 chapter note
• Watch for environmental regulations on leaded residues; prepare import permits if required