Lead Battery Recycling Residue with Copper Content from Japan
Residue from lead-acid battery recycling operations, primarily lead with copper and arsenic traces, destined for metal reclamation. HTS 2620.29.0010 applies as 'other' slag/ash containing mainly lead, with copper content reported statistically.
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
• Submit recycling process affidavits to demonstrate industrial extraction purpose
• Label with precise copper content per assay; mismatches lead to customs holds
• Segregate from hazardous waste streams to maintain 2620 classification