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
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
• 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