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Photographic Film Processing Silver Ash from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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