Primary Lead Smelter Sludge with Silver Content

Sludge generated in primary lead smelters, lead-dominant with recoverable silver and arsenic impurities. Fits HTS 2620.21.00.40 for silver-bearing leaded sludges used in metal/compound manufacturing. Chapter notes confirm applicability to industrial arsenic/metal residues.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2609.00.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If as tin ores with lead impurities

If tin predominant, it's ore under 2609; lead dominance changes heading.

2620Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc with lead

Zinc-lead sludges have separate 2620.22; predominance rules.

2843.29.01.00Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If extracted as silver compounds

Post-extraction pure compounds move to Chapter 28 inorganics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Laboratory assays mandatory for silver without deductions

Verify no iron/steel manufacturing origin to stay in 2620

Use licensed hazwaste transporters

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