Copper Smelter Slag with Lead Content from China
Residue from copper smelting operations containing primarily copper along with significant lead content and traces of arsenic. Classified under HTS 2620.30.0020 due to its composition as slag not from iron or steel production, mainly copper-based, with reportable lead content for metal extraction or chemical compound production. Used industrially for recovering valuable metals.
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
• Provide detailed assay certificates specifying lead content without deductions as per statistical notes; ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification; watch for arsenic content declarations to comply with environmental regulations