Copper Smelter Slag with Arsenic

Residue from copper smelting processes containing arsenic and metal compounds like copper and lead, used in industry for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.99.8500 as slag containing arsenic and metals, not from iron or steel production. Excludes municipal waste incineration residues.

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.

2621Lower: 10% vs 35%

If derived from municipal waste incineration

Ash and residues from household waste incineration fall under heading 2621, regardless of metal or arsenic content.

2613.10.00.00Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If primarily roasted copper-bearing residues

Roasted pyrites and similar residues from sulfur acid production are classified in 2613, shifting from general slag residues.

7204Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ferrous slag from steelmaking processes

Slag from iron or steel manufacture moves to Chapter 72, excluding it from Chapter 26 heading 2620.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay reports detailing arsenic and metal content for customs valuation and classification

Ensure documentation proves industrial use for metal extraction to avoid reclassification under waste codes

Verify origin certificates as residues from high-arsenic ores may trigger environmental import restrictions

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