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.

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.

8549.11.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as battery scrap sets

If imported as complete lead-acid battery scrap kits, classifies under Chapter 85 as electrical waste rather than residues.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc instead of lead

Lead-mainly residues are 2620.29; zinc-dominant shifts to 2620.19 per subheading structure.

7801.91.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If refined lead unwrought

If processed beyond slag to unwrought lead, moves to Chapter 78 for refined metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide recycling process certification to confirm non-iron/steel origin and industrial extraction intent

Label containers with exact metal assays; pitfall is underreporting silver leading to duty adjustments

Verify no municipal waste origin to prevent shift to 2621; include end-user affidavits