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Arsenic-Bearing Lead Refinery Residue Zinc Content

Residues from lead refineries with high arsenic, mainly lead, and zinc content, utilized in arsenic or metal extraction industries. HTS 2620.29.0030 applies as 'zinc content' variant under mainly lead slag/ash, aligning with chapter note (b) for arsenic-containing industrial materials. Not from iron/steel production.

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.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If chemically processed for arsenic compounds

Further treatment into specific arsenic chemicals moves to Chapter 28 'inorganic compounds'.

2601.11.00Same rate: 35%

If resembling coarse iron ore residues

Statistical note defines coarse ores; misfit could shift to Chapter 26 ore headings.

8549.11.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If from spent lead-acid battery recycling sold as set

Battery waste components may classify under Chapter 85 if sold as electrical industry scrap sets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact zinc and arsenic content via independent lab tests to meet statistical note requirements

Include end-user letters confirming use in metal/compound manufacture to prevent waste classification

Watch for reclassification if particle size suggests 'coarse' ore traits, though not applicable here