Precious Metal Catalyst Residue with Gold from Mexico
Spent catalyst residues from chemical processes containing gold and arsenic, unprocessed for industrial metal reclamation. HTS 2620.99.7580 applies to such non-advanced residues used for extraction or chemical compound manufacture.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Affidavit required confirming industrial end-use for metal/compound production per chapter note
• Avoid advance in value (e.g
• no partial refining) to stay in this unprocessed residue category
• Declare full metal content via assay for statistical reporting