Brass Foundry Zinc Ash from China
Ash generated in brass (copper-zinc alloy) foundry operations, containing mainly copper with zinc, classified in HTS 2620.30.00.30 for recovery of metals. Qualifies under Chapter 2620(b) for arsenic/metal extraction uses.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include foundry process documentation to prove non-iron/steel origin per hierarchy
• Quantify zinc via assay for statistical reporting; inaccuracies lead to penalties
• Segregate from municipal ash to prevent shift to heading 2621