Lead Smelter Gold-Bearing Slag from Germany
Residue from lead smelting processes containing mainly lead with recoverable gold content, used in industry for metal extraction. Classified under HTS 2620.29.0050 due to its primary lead composition and gold assay quantity as per statistical notes. Excludes iron/steel slag and municipal waste ash.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Report gold content as assay quantity without deductions per statistical notes; obtain chemical analysis certificates for customs valuation
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations if arsenic present
• Avoid misclassification as scrap metal by verifying industrial extraction use