Lead Smelter Ash with Arsenic Compounds

Ash residue from lead smelting containing arsenic and metal traces, suitable for arsenic or metal recovery in industry. Fits HTS 2620.99.75.90 as non-iron/steel residues with arsenic/metals, unadvanced, low copper/lead/zinc without recovery treatment, no 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.

2620.19.30.00Same rate: 35%

If advanced in value/condition by treatment

Residues chemically or physically improved shift to 2620.19, outside the 'not advanced' provision.

2617.10.00.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If calcined/dried residues from zinc manufacture

Heading 2617 specifically classifies zinc industry residues, superseding general 2620.

3825.30.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as chemical feedstock with added stabilizers

If prepared as municipal waste treatment residues or chemicals, moves to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab analysis confirming <2% Cu/Pb/Zn if applicable, or non-recovery status to stay in this subheading

Include end-use statements for industrial extraction to distinguish from waste (2621)

Prepare for DOT hazardous material declarations due to arsenic content