Mercury-Amalgam Recovery Slag

Slag from mercury amalgam decomposition in gold processing, for mercury recapture. HTS 2620.60.90.00 'other' for mercury residues.

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.

7108.12Lower: 14.1% vs 35%

If gold content dominant

Unwrought gold from amalgams supersedes residue.

9026.80Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dental instrument waste

Medical amalgam scrap under instruments Chapter.

2805.40.00Higher: 36.7% vs 35%

If distilled mercury

Recovered liquid mercury as Chapter 28 element.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Amalgam slag volatile; temperature-controlled shipping advised

Distinguish from dental amalgam waste (Chapter 30)

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