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2620.29.00.10 - Copper content 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityCu 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 classification pertains to slag, ash, and residues, other than those originating from the manufacture of iron or steel, that contain arsenic, metals, or their compounds. Specifically, this heading covers such materials when they contain copper as their principal metallic constituent, but do not fall under other more specific subheadings within 2620.29.00.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings, which are differentiated by their primary metallic content. For instance, 2620.29.00.20 specifically addresses residues where lead is the predominant metal, while 2620.29.00.30 covers those where zinc is the main metallic component. Similarly, 2620.29.00.40 and 2620.29.00.50 are reserved for residues with silver and gold as their principal metallic constituents, respectively. Therefore, the determining factor for classification under 2620.29.00.10 is the presence of copper as the dominant metal in the residue, ash, or slag, in the absence of other dominant metals specified in its sibling categories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this heading relies on the accurate identification of the principal metallic content based on assay results and other relevant analytical data. The scope of this classification is limited to residues and by-products that are not primarily intended for direct use as raw materials in other manufacturing processes but are rather the result of smelting, refining, or other metallurgical operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2620.29.00.10?
HTS code 2620.29.00.10 covers Copper content under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.
›What products are classified under 2620.29.00.10?
This classification covers Copper content. It is a subcategory of Other (2620.29.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 2620.29.00.10?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2620.29.00.10 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 2620.29.00.10?
Imports under HTS 2620.29.00.10 are measured in Cu kg.

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