Secondary Lead Refinery Ash with Silver from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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