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%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
• 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