Arsenic-Bearing Copper Smelter Residue from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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