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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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