Gold Ore Roasting Lead-Rich Residue from Japan
Residue from roasting gold ores where lead is the main component, containing gold and potential arsenic for extraction. HTS 2620.29.0050 applies as non-iron/steel slag used in metal recovery per chapter and statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare exact gold assay without deductions; secure end-user statements for industrial metal recovery
• Watch for reclassification if particle size suggests ore (Chapter 26)
• Test for hazardous arsenic levels pre-shipment