Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Silver Residue from China
Residue from the refining of leaded gasoline containing mainly lead along with silver compounds and arsenic traces. Classified under HTS 2620.21.00.40 due to its primary lead content and reportable silver assay, used for metal recovery in industrial processes. Excludes municipal waste incineration residues per Chapter notes.
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 exact silver assay quantity without deductions as per statistical notes; provide lab certificates
• Classify as hazardous waste under EPA/DOT; obtain proper TSCA and RCRA documentation
• Avoid misclassification as iron/steel slag (Chapter 26 excl.); verify no municipal waste origin