Arsenic-Mercury Mixed Smelter Dust

Fine dust collected from non-ferrous smelters containing both arsenic and mercury mixtures, destined for selective metal recovery. Classified in HTS 2620.60.90.00 as 'other' residues with specified toxic elements for extraction or compound production, excluding municipal sources.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2620.60.10Higher: 40% vs 35%

If specifically for arsenic extraction only

Narrower subheading applies if primary purpose is single-element recovery vs. mixed metals.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If contains iron from ferroalloy processes

Iron/steel manufacturing residues excluded and reclassified under Chapter 72.

8548.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from cathode ray tube processing

Electronic waste dust with heavy metals falls under Chapter 85 scrap provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ventilated containers; dust form heightens fugitive emission risks during customs inspection

Cross-check against RCRA waste codes; many ports require pre-clearance for toxic metal dusts

Document particle size if relevant, distinguishing from 'coarse' ores in related statistical notes

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