Gold-Plating Bath Sludge from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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