Arsenic-Lead Smelter Ash with Copper from Japan
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.
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
• 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