Arsenic-Contaminated Zinc Furnace Residue

Residue from zinc furnace operations with arsenic and residual metals, used in metal recovery or compound production. Under HTS 2620.99.75.90 for other non-iron/steel slag/ash with arsenic, unprocessed, excluding vanadium/silver/gold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620.99.50.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If containing vanadium

Vanadium-bearing residues are excluded and classified separately in 2620.99.5060.

2601.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily zinc ore residues

Zinc ores and concentrates, including certain residues, fall under Chapter 26 heading 2608.

2621.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from incineration processes

Any ash/residues from incineration, even industrial, go to 2621 per chapter exclusion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document origin from non-ferrous smelting to avoid Chapter 72 misclassification

Avoid packaging for retail; bulk industrial shipments maintain residue status

Monitor for zinc content thresholds that could trigger recovery treatment rules