Lead-Zinc Smelter Slag with Zinc Content from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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