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%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
• 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