Arsenic-Bearing Copper Smelter Residue from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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