Arsenic-Lead Smelting Residues with Silver Impurities
Industrial residues from non-ferrous smelting operations featuring high lead and arsenic with embedded silver, destined for chemical compound production. HTS 2620.29.0040 applies per chapter note (b) for arsenic/metal-bearing slags used in extraction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically processed into compounds
If further refined into specific metal chemical compounds, reclassifies under Chapter 28 inorganics.
If not mainly lead
Subheading 2620.29 requires mainly lead; other metals go to 2620.99.
If high precious metal grade
If silver content predominates for direct recovery, may classify as waste/precious metal residues in Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include smelter origin certificates distinguishing from iron/steel processes
• Conduct pre-shipment assays for silver and arsenic; common error is particle size confusion with iron ore notes
• Prepare HAZMAT declarations for arsenic; ensure buyer has extraction facilities
Related Products under HTS 2620.29.00.40
Lead Smelter Slag with Silver Residues
Residues from lead smelting processes containing significant silver content alongside arsenic and lead compounds, used for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.29.0040 due to its primary lead composition and silver assay for extraction purposes. Excludes iron/steel manufacturing slags per chapter notes.
Secondary Lead Refinery Ash with Silver
Ash generated from recycling secondary lead batteries, rich in silver and arsenic compounds, processed for precious metal recovery. Falls under HTS 2620.29.0040 as lead-based residues not from iron/steel, with silver content reported per statistical notes.
Galena Ore Processing Slag with Silver Content
Slag byproduct from galena (lead sulfide) ore roasting, containing arsenic traces and recoverable silver, used in metal recovery circuits. Classified in 2620.29.0040 for its lead dominance and silver reporting requirements.
Doré Slag Residues from Lead Refining with Silver
Residues from doré (silver-gold mix) processing in lead refineries, containing arsenic and reportable silver. Fits 2620.29.0040 as lead slag for metal recovery, adhering to chapter industrial use criteria.
Precious Metal Reclamation Lead Ash with Silver
Ash from lead-based precious metal reclamation plants, assaying notable silver alongside arsenic, for further metal extraction. HTS 2620.29.0040 per notes for industry use in metal/compound production, excluding municipal sources.