Leaded Fuel Tank Bottom Sludge Gold Bearing from Japan
Settled sludge from storage tanks holding leaded fuels, mainly lead with gold content from accumulated impurities. Fits 2620.21.0050 for leaded gasoline sludges used in industry for metal extraction.
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
• Classify based on predominant metal post-assay, not origin alone
• Handle as hazardous material with proper manifests
• Distinguish from parts/components if sold for processing equipment