TEL Manufacturing Leaded Residue with Gold from Japan
Residue from tetraethyllead (TEL) anti-knock compound production, lead-rich sludge with gold impurities from raw materials. HTS 2620.21.0050 covers such leaded anti-knock sludges with gold, for industrial metal compound manufacture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure residues qualify under chapter note (a) for chemical compound basis
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply set sales, potentially altering classification
• Verify no municipal incineration link per heading exclusions