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HSChapter 26
Lead-rich ash and residues not covered by the leaded-gasoline sludge subheading — such as those from lead smelting, battery recycling, and secondary lead refining — are classified here, with Canada as the dominant US supplier. The US schedule further subdivides by recoverable content: separate 10-digit lines exist for residues with significant lead (2620290020), silver (2620290040), and gold (2620290050) content, making laboratory assay data indispensable for correct classification. Lead-bearing waste imports are subject to EPA hazardous waste import regulations in addition to standard customs requirements, and misclassification between these lines can affect both duty liability and regulatory compliance.
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The correct line depends on the principal recoverable metal content beyond lead: residues classified primarily by their lead content use 2620290020, those with notable silver content use 2620290040, and those with recoverable gold use 2620290050. A certified assay report from an accredited laboratory identifying the percentage of each metal is the standard supporting document for making this determination at entry.
Canada's position as the leading supplier is consistent with its significant secondary lead smelting and battery recycling industry, which generates lead-rich residues that are processed and traded across the integrated North American metals market. Cross-border flows of these materials are common given shared industrial infrastructure and proximity to US secondary smelters.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $413K | +$413K |
| CANADA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2620290040 | ASH/RESIDUES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, AG CONTENT | $370K | -- |
| 2620290020 | ASH/RESIDES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, PB CONTENT | $144K | -- |
| 2620290050 | ASH/RESIDUES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, AU CONTENT | $62K | -- |
ASH/RESIDUES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, AG CONTENT
ASH/RESIDES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, PB CONTENT
ASH/RESIDUES,CONTAIN MAINLY LEAD,NESOI, AU CONTENT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2620290000 | ASH AND RESIDUES CONTAINING MAINLY LEAD, NESOI | $416K |
ASH AND RESIDUES CONTAINING MAINLY LEAD, NESOI
117.3K ckg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $413K | +$413K |
| Unidentified | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| Rhode Island | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $413K | +$413K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| DERBY LINE, VT | -- | -- | -- |