Harmonized System
U.S. exports of ash and residues containing arsenic, mercury, thallium, or mixtures, for metal extraction (HS 262060) totaled $64K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataArsenic-, mercury-, and thallium-bearing ash and residues are among the most tightly regulated secondary materials in international trade, given the acute toxicity of these elements and their potential classification as hazardous waste under both US EPA rules and the Basel Convention. The US schedule separates residues destined solely for arsenic extraction (2620601000) from the broader mixed-metal provision (2620600000), a distinction that can affect both duty treatment and EPA import notification requirements. The Czech Republic is the recorded leading US supplier, likely reflecting specialty metallurgical processing of complex polymetallic concentrates in Central Europe. Importers must carefully assess whether these materials qualify as hazardous waste under RCRA and whether Basel Convention prior informed consent procedures apply before arranging shipment.
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Arsenic-bearing residues destined for metal recovery may qualify for a RCRA hazardous waste exclusion if they meet the definition of a 'recyclable material' under 40 CFR Part 261. However, if the material exhibits hazardous characteristics (toxicity, reactivity), an EPA import consent notification under 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart H may be required. The separate 10-digit line 2620601000 — covering residues intended only for arsenic extraction — signals that the intended use is a key classification and regulatory factor. Importers should consult both a licensed customs broker and an environmental compliance attorney before entry.
The United States has not ratified the Basel Convention, but many exporting countries have, and they may require prior informed consent (PIC) procedures before shipping hazardous waste to non-party countries. Additionally, the Minamata Convention on Mercury imposes specific controls on mercury trade and waste that may affect cross-border shipments of mercury-bearing residues. Importers should confirm the exporting country's obligations and obtain any required export authorizations from the foreign competent authority before arranging shipment.
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Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 2620
Subheading 262060 · $64K of $31.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2620601000 | Ash & Residue Only for the Extract of Arsenic | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2620600000 | Ash/Residues Contain Arsenic, Mercury,Thallium,Etc | $64K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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YoY · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Germany and United Arab Emirates together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.