Arsenic-Bearing Lead Battery Recycling Ash from Japan
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 — 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
• 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