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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If containing mainly zinc instead of lead
Lead-mainly residues are 2620.29; zinc-dominant shifts to 2620.19 per subheading structure.
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
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.
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.
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.