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U.S. imports of ash and residues containing mainly zinc (excluding hard zinc spelter) (HS 262019) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Ash and Residues Containing Mainly Zinc (Excluding Hard Zinc Spelter) imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataZinc-bearing ash and residues — including zinc dross and zinc skimmings generated during galvanizing, smelting, and die-casting operations — are secondary raw materials recovered for zinc reclamation and recycling. The heading excludes hard zinc spelter, which is a refined product classified elsewhere. The US schedule separates zinc dross and skimmings (2620193000) from residues with notable lead content (2620196020), making compositional analysis critical for correct entry. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, consistent with integrated North American metals recycling flows.
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The US tariff schedule carves out residues with significant lead content into a separate 10-digit line (2620196020), reflecting different duty treatment and potentially different regulatory handling for lead-bearing hazardous materials. An assay report confirming the lead percentage is therefore essential documentation for importers to ensure the shipment is entered under the correct line.
Zinc dross and zinc skimmings are impure byproducts skimmed from molten zinc baths during galvanizing or casting; they are classified under 2620193000. Hard zinc spelter is a refined, commercially pure zinc alloy product and is excluded from heading 262019 entirely, falling instead under the refined zinc metal headings. The distinction turns on purity and processing stage.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $43.8M | +$43.8M |
| POLAND | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| CANADA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $411K | +$411K |
| BELGIUM | -- | $365K | +$365K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2620193000 | ZINC DROSS AND ZINC SKIMMINGS | $1.6M | -- |
| 2620196020 | ASH/RESIDUES, CONTAINING MAINLY ZINC, LEAD CONTENT | $0 | -- |
ZINC DROSS AND ZINC SKIMMINGS
ASH/RESIDUES, CONTAINING MAINLY ZINC, LEAD CONTENT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2620190000 | ASH AND RESIDUES, MAINLY ZINC EXC HARD ZINC SPLTER | $48.1M |
ASH AND RESIDUES, MAINLY ZINC EXC HARD ZINC SPLTER
5.4M ckg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $44.0M | +$44.0M |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $2.3M | +$2.3M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |