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Battery Recycling Lead Ash from Japan

Ash generated from lead-acid battery recycling operations, primarily containing lead compounds and arsenic traces for further metal recovery. Falls under HTS 2620.29.00 as 'other' residues containing mainly lead, suitable for industrial extraction.

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

• Include recycling process documentation confirming non-municipal waste origin

• Report metal content via assay without deductions as per statistical requirements

• Comply with EPA hazardous waste manifests due to lead and arsenic concentrations