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2620.19.60.30 - Zinc content 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityZn kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)0.7¢/kg on copper content + 0.7¢/kg on lead content
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS subheading, 2620.19.60.30, specifically classifies residues and ashes from various industrial processes, excluding those from iron and steel manufacturing, that contain significant amounts of zinc and are not primarily characterized by their copper, lead, silver, or gold content. These materials are typically by-products or waste generated from smelting, refining, or other metallurgical operations where zinc is a primary constituent or a recovered metal. Examples might include drosses from galvanizing, zinc ash from secondary zinc production, or residues from the manufacture of zinc oxide.

The key differentiator for this classification lies in the predominant metal content. While its sibling categories, 2620.19.60.10, 2620.19.60.20, 2620.19.60.40, and 2620.19.60.50, are dedicated to residues with a primary focus on copper, lead, silver, and gold respectively, this subheading is for those where zinc is the principal valuable or characterizing metal. Classification hinges on identifying the dominant metallic element by weight or economic significance within the residue.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 2620.19.60.30. Therefore, all residues fitting the description of containing mainly zinc, and not primarily characterized by copper, lead, silver, or gold, will be classified here. The classification is definitive at this level, meaning careful analysis of the composition of the imported or exported material is crucial to ensure correct duty assessment and trade compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2620.19.60.30?
HTS code 2620.19.60.30 covers Zinc content under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.
›What products are classified under 2620.19.60.30?
This classification covers Zinc content. It is a subcategory of Other (2620.19.60).
›What is the import duty rate for 2620.19.60.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2620.19.60.30 is 0.7¢/kg on copper content + 0.7¢/kg on lead content. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2620.19.60.30?
Imports under HTS 2620.19.60.30 are measured in Zn kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 2620.19.60.30?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.
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