Arsenic-Bearing Copper Smelter Residue from Canada
Residue from copper smelting processes containing arsenic and minor metal compounds, used for metal extraction or chemical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2620.99.75.90 as slag/ash/residues (non-iron/steel) with arsenic/metals, not advanced in value, excluding vanadium/silver/gold. Meets chapter note for industrial use in extraction.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 certificates showing metal/arsenic content and absence of vanadium/silver/gold to avoid reclassification
• Declare as unadvanced residues; any chemical treatment may shift to 2620.19 or 2621
• Comply with EPA/TSCA import notices for arsenic-bearing materials to prevent customs holds