Secondary Copper Zinc Skimmings

Skimmings from secondary copper recycling with zinc content, primarily copper-based, in HTS 2620.30.00.30 for metal extraction. Excluded from iron/steel per hierarchy and used industrially.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403Lower: 11% vs 25%

If refined copper content

If purity high enough for copper products, reclassifies to Chapter 74.

2605.00.00Same rate: 25%

If cobalt ore form

Different metal focus changes to specific ore residues.

7204Lower: 10% vs 25%

If from steel but with zinc

Iron/steel manufacture origin excludes from 2620 to Chapter 72.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Trace origin to non-steel manufacture to fit 2620 exclusion

โ€ข Avoid bulk waste mixing to stay out of 2621

โ€ข Label with exact metal percentages for statistical zinc reporting