Lead Smelter Slag with Silver Residues from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Report assay quantity of silver content without deductions as per statistical notes; obtain certified lab analysis
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification under waste codes
• Comply with EPA regulations on arsenic-bearing materials; common pitfall is improper hazardous waste labeling