Refined Copper Anode Slime Residue Scrap

Residue scrap from anode slime treatment in copper refineries, assaying less than 94% copper with precious metal contaminants. Falls under HTS 7404.00.30.20 as spent anode-derived waste of refined copper. Collected during electrolytic purification processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2617.90.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If primarily precious metal-bearing slag

Anode slimes rich in gold/silver classified as Chapter 26 metallurgical residues by predominant value.

7404.00.30Same rate: 25%

If shredded/briquetted form for statistical reporting

Processed scrap forms have specific statistical suffixes within the same <94% refined copper heading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If chemically treated for metal recovery

Chemical precipitates from refinery waste move to Chapter 38 as prepared chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare trace precious metals (gold/silver) separately; failure triggers CBP penalty for incomplete manifests

• Provide refinery origin documentation distinguishing from mining concentrates (Chapter 26)

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