Arsenic-Lead Smelting Residues with Silver Impurities from China
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.
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
• 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