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Electronics Etching Silver Sludge

Sludge from etching silver circuits in electronics manufacturing, with silver content. Fits 2620.99.75.60 as industrial residue, unadvanced, for silver extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8549.19.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If as electrical waste/scrap

Electronic scrap components go to Chapter 85, not residues.

7106.92.50Higher: 40.5% vs 37.5%

If refined silver powder from sludge

Semi-manufactured silver forms shift to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Detail etching process in import docs for classification support

• Report silver content accurately per chapter statistical notes

• Separate from circuit board scrap to avoid Chapter 85/71 mix-up