Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Silver Residue from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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