Arsenic-Rich Zinc Leaching Residue from Japan
Residue from hydrometallurgical zinc leaching containing arsenic and zinc compounds, utilized for arsenic or metal extraction. Classified in HTS 2620.99.8500 as other slag/ash with arsenic for industrial purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use certified lab assays for accurate metal and arsenic quantification
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply waste rather than industrial material
• Confirm not from iron/steel to prevent Chapter 72 reclassification