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2620.21.00.30 - Zinc content 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityZn kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
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 classification, 2620.21.00.30, specifically covers residues containing zinc, derived from the processing of leaded gasoline and leaded anti-knock compounds. These sludges are byproducts of industries that utilized lead-based additives in fuels, and are characterized by their significant zinc content.

This category is distinct from its siblings by its specific focus on zinc as the primary metal or compound within the sludge. While other categories within 2620.21.00 cover residues with copper (2620.21.00.10), lead (2620.21.00.20), silver (2620.21.00.40), or gold (2620.21.00.50) as their predominant component, this subcategory isolates those where zinc is the principal element or compound of value, necessitating a separate classification for accurate trade tracking and duty assessment. As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories; the classification ends with the specific identification of zinc-containing sludges from leaded gasoline and anti-knock compounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2620.21.00.30?
HTS code 2620.21.00.30 covers Zinc content under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.
›What products are classified under 2620.21.00.30?
This classification covers Zinc content. It is a subcategory of Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges (2620.21.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 2620.21.00.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2620.21.00.30 is Free. 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 2620.21.00.30?
Imports under HTS 2620.21.00.30 are measured in Zn kg.

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