Secondary Lead Refinery Residues from Japan
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.
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
• 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