Secondary Lead Refinery Residues

Residues from secondary lead refineries (scrap processing) with high lead and arsenic, used in chemical compound production. Classified HTS 2620.29.0020 for mainly lead-containing slag/ash not from iron/steel. Chapter note (b) covers arsenic/metal compound basis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7801.91.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If refined to unwrought lead metal

smelted products become Chapter 78 lead metals, not residues.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If mainly zinc instead of lead

Primary metal content determines subheading within 2620.

2716.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If sold as mineral tar/pitch residues

Bituminous residues shift to Chapter 27 if applicable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Accurate assay reporting critical; secondary sources vary, audit supplier tests

Document recycling chain to prove industrial end-use, avoiding waste tariffs

Comply with REACH-like rules for arsenic in EU imports

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Lead Smelter Slag Residues

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.

Arsenic-Bearing Lead Battery Recycling Ash

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.

Lead Mine Tailings Slag with Arsenic

Slag-like tailings from lead ore processing containing mainly lead sulfides/compounds and arsenic, for metal extraction. HTS 2620.29.0020 applies to this non-steel slag with lead content reported statistically. Industrial use aligns with Chapter 2620 heading note.

Lead Paint Manufacturing Ash

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.

Galena Processing Slag Fines

Fine slag from galena (lead sulfide ore) roasting/processing with arsenic, mainly lead content for extraction. Under HTS 2620.29.0020 as other lead slag residues. Statistical lead content reporting applies.

Lead Crystal Waste Residues

Residues from lead crystal glass production containing lead oxides/ash and arsenic traces, for recovery. HTS 2620.29.0020 for mainly lead slag not from steel. Industrial chemical basis per chapter note.