Leaded Anti-Knock Compound Sludge with Gold Residue from China
Sludge byproduct from leaded anti-knock compound manufacturing, primarily lead-based with trace gold from alloyed components. Falls under HTS 2620.21.0050 for leaded sludges containing gold, used in industry for metal recovery. Meets chapter note (b) for arsenic/metal-containing residues for extraction.
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
• Label shipments with precise metal assays to facilitate customs valuation based on gold content
• Obtain certificates confirming non-municipal waste origin to prevent misclassification
• Comply with hazardous waste regulations for leaded materials during import