Silver Refinery Slag Residue from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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