Photographic Film Processing Silver Ash

Ash residue generated from processing silver halide photographic films, containing recoverable silver. Falls under HTS 2620.99.75.60 as unprocessed residues with silver, suitable for industrial metal extraction.

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.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If containing primarily arsenic

Residues emphasizing arsenic content shift to 2620.19, even with metals.

7112Lower: 10% vs 35%

If advanced by chemical treatment for silver recovery

Processed waste/scrap of silver moves to Chapter 71 as metal waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab assays confirming silver content and absence of advancement in value

Verify not containing over 2% copper/lead/zinc without treatment declaration

Include end-use statements for metal recovery to support classification