Gold-Plating Bath Sludge from Canada
Sludge precipitates from gold electroplating baths containing gold particles and arsenic impurities, suitable for recovery. Fits HTS 2620.99.7580 as unadvanced residues for industrial metal extraction.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide plating bath origin certificates and chemical analysis for gold/arsenic verification
• Confirm sludge not advanced (e.g
• no filtering for metals) to qualify under subheading
• Check for hazardous waste declarations due to arsenic