Thallium-Lead Alloy Processing Residue

Residue from thallium-lead alloy production containing recoverable thallium, used in chemical compound synthesis. Covered by HTS 2620.60.90.00 for thallium-bearing industrial residues per chapter note.

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.

7801.91.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If unwrought lead content primary

Lead metal/unwrought forms supersede residue classification.

2852Lower: 13% vs 35%

If complex thallium compounds isolated

Inorganic mercury/thallium compounds post-processing in Chapter 28.

3815.12.00Same rate: 35%

If used as catalyst support

Functionalized residues become Chapter 38 catalysts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Alloy residues need metallurgical flow charts for classification support

Monitor thallium solubility; leachable forms require additional wastewater permits

Avoid retail packaging; bulk industrial only to stay in 2620

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