Arsenic-Bearing Copper Smelter Slag from China
Residue from copper smelting processes containing significant arsenic content, primarily used in the extraction of arsenic through specialized hydrometallurgical methods. This slag falls under HTS 2620.60.10.00 as it is exclusively employed for arsenic recovery and not for metal extraction or other chemical manufacturing. It meets chapter note requirements for arsenic-containing residues used only for arsenic compound production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain arsenic content assay certificates from accredited labs showing concentration levels; verify end-use declaration for arsenic extraction only to avoid reclassification; ensure hazardous material shipping declarations comply with DOT and IMDG regulations