Galvanizing Plant Lead-Zinc Slag from Mexico
Slag from galvanizing plants handling lead-zinc mixes, mainly lead composition with reportable zinc and arsenic for metal recovery. HTS 2620.29.0030 captures this as 'zinc content' in other lead-based residues, fulfilling chapter note for industry extraction uses. Distinguished from steel slag.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document process flow proving non-iron/steel origin to stay in 2620
• Report zinc as pure metal assay; avoid alloy deductions per statistical guidance
• Bundle with safety data sheets for arsenic handling during customs inspection