Antimony Scrap from Lead Battery Plates

Waste material consisting of antimony alloy clippings recovered from the production of lead-acid battery plates. This scrap is classified under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as it represents antimony-containing waste and scrap unfit for other uses but suitable for recycling. It typically contains 2-10% antimony by weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

7204.49.00Higher: 35% vs Free

If primarily iron or steel with trace antimony

Ferrous waste/scrap falls under Chapter 72 if the base metal content exceeds antimony per Chapter 81 alloy notes.

2620.99.20.00Higher: 38.8% vs Free

If containing hazardous battery residues

Leaded battery waste/slags are classified in Chapter 26 as mineral wastes rather than metal scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify antimony content via assay certificates to confirm classification under Chapter 81; misclassification as iron/steel scrap (7204) is common

Comply with EPA recycling import rules and provide hazardous waste determination documentation

Ensure scrap is clean of hazardous residues to avoid TSCA restrictions and additional permitting

Related Products under HTS 8110.20.00.00

Antimony-Bearing Type Metal Scrap

Scrap from linotype and stereotype printing plates made of antimony-lead-tin alloys, generated during print shop cleanups. Classified as antimony waste and scrap under HTS 8110.20.00.00 due to significant antimony content (10-25%). Used primarily for remelting in alloy production.

Spent Antimony Catalyst Scrap

Waste antimony oxide or antimony trisulfide catalysts from petrochemical processes, deactivated after use. Falls under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as antimony waste and scrap, typically containing 40-60% antimony for recovery via roasting and reduction.

Antimony Skimmings from Alloy Production

Surface skimmings and dross collected during the melting of antimony alloys for bearings and solders. This waste/scrap is imported under HTS 8110.20.00.00 for reprocessing to recover high-purity antimony metal.

Recycled Antimony Shot Waste

Irregular antimony shot and granules rejected during ammunition or pest control pellet manufacturing. Classified as antimony waste and scrap under HTS 8110.20.00.00, containing 99%+ antimony for direct remelt.

Antimony Alloy Grinding Swarf

Fine metal particles and coolant sludge from machining antimony-hardened bearings and bushings. This machining waste is imported under HTS 8110.20.00.00 for solvent extraction and antimony recovery.

Obsolete Antimony Soldering Scrap

Waste from discarded electronics soldering operations using high-antimony lead-free solders. Classified under HTS 8110.20.00.00 as antimony scrap, recovered from circuit board assembly line rejects.