Arsenic-Lead Smelter Ash with Copper

Ash byproduct from non-ferrous lead smelters, rich in lead, arsenic, and copper metals/compounds, used for chemical compound production. Classified in HTS 2620.29.0010 due to main lead content and copper statistical reporting, fitting chapter note (b) for arsenic-bearing residues.

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.

2620.99.50.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If not containing mainly lead

Residues with other primary metals fall under the 'other' containing metals subheading.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If processed into metal compounds

If further refined into specific chemical compounds like salts, it moves to Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals.

7204Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from iron or steel manufacture

Ferrous slag/ash is excluded from 2620 per hierarchy and directed to Chapter 72.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed chemical composition certificate highlighting copper and arsenic levels

Confirm not from iron/steel production to stay in 2620; provide process origin docs

Avoid retail packaging; bulk industrial shipments prevent reclassification as waste

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