Leaded Copper Refinery Ash from China
Ash byproduct from copper electrolysis refining processes, predominantly copper with elevated lead levels and minor arsenic. Falls under HTS 2620.30.0020 as non-iron/steel ash containing mainly copper and lead, suitable for metal recovery or chemical manufacturing per chapter note (b). Quantities reported by lead assay.
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 laboratory assays confirming lead content and copper predominance; declare if arsenic exceeds thresholds for hazmat handling; avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by specifying industrial non-retail use