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.

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.

2616.90.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily from precious metal recovery processes

Residues from precious metal smelting or refining fall under 2616, shifting from lead-focused slags.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

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