Arsenic-Lead Smelter Ash with Copper from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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