Lead-Zinc Smelter Slag with Zinc Content

Residue from lead-zinc smelting operations containing mainly lead along with significant zinc content and traces of arsenic, used in the recovery of metals. Classified under HTS 2620.29.0030 due to its primary lead composition and zinc metal content, fitting the chapter note for industrial residues used for metal extraction. Excludes iron/steel manufacturing byproducts.

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.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If derived from municipal waste incineration

Chapter note excludes such ash/residues, directing them to heading 2621 for other slag/ash.

2619.00.30Same rate: 35%

If from iron or steel manufacturing

Full hierarchy specifies exclusion of iron/steel byproducts, which fall under 2619 for slag with metals.

7901Lower: 13% vs 35%

If processed into zinc dross or skimmings

Advanced processing changes it from residue to zinc waste/scrap under Chapter 79 for unwrought zinc.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Report zinc content as assay quantity without deductions per statistical notes; provide lab assays for customs valuation

Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification under waste headings

Verify absence of municipal waste incineration origins to comply with heading 2620 exclusions