Arsenic-Bearing Copper Smelter Residue from China
Residue generated from copper smelting processes containing arsenic and metal compounds, used in industry for metal extraction or chemical compound production. It falls under HTS 2620.99.75 as unprocessed slag-like material not advanced in value, with low copper content under 2% to avoid recovery treatment classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify metal content via assay reports to confirm under 2% Cu, Pb, Zn thresholds per statistical notes
• Provide documentation proving residue is from non-iron/steel processes and not treated for recovery
• Avoid misclassification as waste (Chapter 26 exclusions); ensure industrial use declaration