Leaded Anti-Knock Compound Sludge with Silver Impurities from China
Sludge byproduct from leaded anti-knock fuel additives production, predominantly lead-based with silver and arsenic compounds. Falls under HTS 2620.21.00.40 for its silver content in leaded sludges used industrially for metal reclamation. Meets heading 2620 criteria for non-iron/steel residues extractable for metals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit detailed chemical assay for silver/lead/arsenic; statistical notes require undeducted metal content
• Comply with Basel Convention for transboundary hazardous waste movement