Leaching Residue Ash with 12% Copper from China
Ash byproduct from hydrometallurgical leaching of copper ores, assaying 12% copper content mainly as metallic copper and sulfates. Falls under 2620.30.0010 for copper-bearing residues used in chemical compound production or metal extraction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit lab assays for exact copper quantification to meet statistical reporting without deductions
• Confirm non-municipal waste origin via process certificates to comply with 2620 chapter restrictions
• Label clearly as industrial residue to prevent customs confusion with finished copper products