Lead Paint Manufacturing Ash from Japan
Ash residues from lead pigment production in paint manufacture, containing lead compounds and arsenic impurities, for metal recovery. HTS 2620.29.0020 due to lead-dominant content in non-steel slag form. Fits chapter note for chemical compound manufacture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label as hazardous; TSCA compliance for lead pigments in US
• Provide manufacturing process flow to confirm 2620 eligibility
• Test for 'mainly lead' threshold to avoid other 2620 subs