Lead Smelter Dust Ash

Fine ash and dust residues from lead smelting operations containing arsenic and trace metals, suitable for arsenic or metal compound production. Classified in 2620.99.75 due to being unprocessed industrial residues with lead content below 2% by weight.

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.

2620.19.30Same rate: 35%

If containing mainly zinc

High zinc content (>40%) residues fall under specific zinc subheadings within 2620.

2617.10.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If calcined or roasted for recovery

Processed residues advanced by roasting shift to subheading for metal recovery materials.

3825.10.01.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If further chemically processed

Advanced treatment into residual chemical products moves it out of Chapter 26 slag residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed chemical assays showing compliance with copper/lead/zinc limits

Declare intended industrial use (e.g

chemical manufacturing) to distinguish from waste

Check for arsenic content labeling as per chapter notes for Heading 2620 applicability

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