Gold-Bearing Copper Smelter Residue from Germany

Residues from copper smelting processes containing recoverable gold along with arsenic and other metals, not advanced in value or condition. Classified under HTS 2620.99.7580 as unprocessed slag-like residues primarily used for gold extraction in industry. Excludes residues treated for metal recovery if over 2% copper, lead, or zinc.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Provide detailed assay reports certifying gold content and confirming residues are not advanced in value or treated for copper/lead/zinc recovery if exceeding 2%

Verify chapter note compliance by documenting industrial use for metal extraction; avoid classification issues with municipal waste ash

Declare exact metal content without deductions per statistical notes to prevent valuation disputes