Copper-Bearing Lead Slag from Smelting from Japan
This is slag residue generated during lead smelting processes, containing primarily lead with significant copper content and arsenic compounds. It falls under HTS 2620.29.0010 as it is 'other' slag (not from iron/steel) containing mainly lead, reported under copper content per statistical notes. Used industrially for metal recovery.
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
• Report exact copper assay quantity without deductions as per statistical notes; provide certified lab analysis
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid misclassification under waste headings
• Verify absence of municipal waste incineration residues, as those fall under 2621