Alumina Refinery Arsenic-Bearing Slag from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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