Alumina Refinery Arsenic-Bearing Slag from Japan
Slag from alumina refineries containing primarily aluminum hydroxides with arsenic impurities and metal traces, generated during purification. Classified under HTS 2620.40.0060 for non-iron/steel slag/residues mainly of aluminum with arsenic/metals, suitable for industrial metal recovery. Meets heading 2620 criteria for extraction or chemical basis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab assays showing aluminum as primary content and presence of arsenic/metals to justify 2620 classification
• Declare intended industrial application (e.g
• metal recovery) in import docs to prevent environmental waste scrutiny
• Avoid bulk packaging without origin certification; pitfalls include duties hikes if deemed hazardous without proper handling plans