Leaded Gasoline Sludge from Refinery Processing from Germany
This is the residual sludge generated during the refining and cleaning of leaded gasoline, containing primarily lead compounds from tetraethyllead additives. It falls under HTS 2620.21.00 as a residue containing mainly lead, used in industry for metal extraction or chemical compound production. Excludes municipal waste incineration residues per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay reports detailing lead content without deductions, as per statistical notes, for accurate classification and customs valuation
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification under heading 2621 for municipal waste ash
• Verify sludge originates from leaded gasoline processing to distinguish from general lead-containing wastes