Aviation Leaded Fuel Sludge with Gold Traces from Japan
Sludge from leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) production or cleanup, predominantly lead with incidental gold from refining. Classified in 2620.21.0050 for leaded gasoline sludges reporting gold content, used for 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
• Document end-use for metal extraction to justify 2620 classification over waste headings
• Use statistical note-compliant assays for gold quantity in declarations
• Check for anti-dumping duties on leaded residues from specific origins