Arsenic-Bearing Lead Battery Recycling Ash from Germany
Ash generated from recycling lead-acid batteries, rich in lead and arsenic compounds, used for lead reclamation. Falls under HTS 2620.29.0020 as non-iron/steel slag with mainly lead content per statistical lead reporting. Excludes municipal waste per chapter note.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact metal content via assay; batteries recycling ash often requires EPA-equivalent certs
• Verify not from iron/steel to stay in 2620; provide process origin docs
• Hazardous material labeling mandatory due to arsenic; check IMDG for shipping