Secondary Lead Refinery Ash with Silver from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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