Silver Refinery Slag Residue

Residue from silver refining processes consisting of slag and ash containing silver compounds, not advanced in value or condition. Classified under HTS 2620.99.75.60 as it is a residue from non-iron/steel manufacture with silver content, used potentially for metal recovery.

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.

2616.90.00Same rate: 35%

If from precious metal recovery processes like copper smelting

Slag/ash from precious metal extraction in base metal refining falls under 2616, not general residues.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If derived from municipal waste incineration

Chapter note excludes incineration ash from municipal waste, directing it to heading 2621.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay certificates detailing silver content without deductions for accurate customs valuation

Ensure residues are not treated for metal recovery if containing >2% copper/lead/zinc to qualify under this subheading

Declare exact origin and processing history to avoid misclassification as waste under Chapter 26 exclusions