Lead Smelter Slag Residues from China
Residues from lead smelting processes containing primarily lead compounds and arsenic, used in the recovery of lead or manufacture of lead chemicals. Classified under HTS 2620.29.0020 due to high lead content in slag form, excluding iron/steel production wastes. Meets Chapter 2620 note for industrial metal extraction residues.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Report precise lead assay quantity per statistical note without deductions; obtain certified lab analysis
• Provide documentation proving industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification to waste
• Ensure residues exclude municipal incineration ash to comply with Chapter 2620 exclusions