Leaded Gasoline Sludge with Gold Impurities from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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