Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Gold Impurities
Residue from leaded gasoline production containing mainly lead along with gold content from catalytic processes or impurities. Classified under HTS 2620.21.0050 due to its primary lead composition and gold metal content, fitting Chapter 26 for slag, ash, and residues used in metal extraction. Excludes iron/steel manufacturing residues per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily from precious metal recovery processes
Residues from precious metal smelting or refining fall under 2616, shifting from lead-focused slags.
If derived from municipal waste incineration
Ash/residues from incineration of municipal waste are excluded from 2620 and classified in 2621.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed assay reports specifying gold and lead content without deductions, as per statistical notes
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification under heading 2621
• Verify no iron/steel manufacturing origin to comply with chapter exclusions
Related Products under HTS 2620.21.00.50
Leaded Anti-Knock Compound Sludge with Gold Residue
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.
Refinery Leaded Slag with Gold and Arsenic
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Aviation Leaded Fuel Sludge with Gold Traces
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TEL Manufacturing Leaded Residue with Gold
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Leaded Fuel Tank Bottom Sludge Gold Bearing
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