Arsenic-Rich Zinc Leaching Residue from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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