HS Code Subheading

Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges

2620.29 Subheading
Section V — Mineral products

About HS Code 262029

This HS code covers a broad category of lead-containing slags, ashes, and residues from various non-iron/steel manufacturing processes, excluding the specific leaded gasoline sludges of 262021. This includes residues from lead smelting, battery recycling (e.g., battery paste), cable sheathing, and other industrial applications. These materials are crucial for the secondary lead industry, serving as essential feedstock for lead refiners to produce recycled lead, primarily for lead-acid batteries. The international trade is driven by the high demand for lead recycling and the economic and environmental benefits of using secondary materials. Strict environmental and safety regulations are paramount due to lead's toxicity, influencing transport, processing, and global trade routes.

Products Under This Code

Lead battery paste, lead dross, lead ash, lead skimmings, lead smelting slag, lead oxide residues, spent lead-acid battery components (excluding whole batteries), lead dust

Real World Examples

Ecobat (lead recycler), Doe Run Company (lead producer/recycler), Recylex S.A. (recycling group), Gravita India, RSR Corporation

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 262021 if the specific origin of the lead residue is not clear, or with 7802 (lead waste and scrap) if the material is more metallic scrap than a processing residue, or 854810 if it's a whole battery.

Products Classified Under 2620.29

Lead slagLead ash

Related Codes

2620.11 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter 2620.19 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter 2620.21 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges 2620.30 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper 2620.40 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium 2620.60 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds 2620.91 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures 2620.99 Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620

Industry

This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, and Europe are major players in both generating and processing these residues, with significant international trade driven by battery recycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 262029?

HS code 262029 covers: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges. This HS code covers a broad category of lead-containing slags, ashes, and residues from various non-iron/steel manufacturing processes, excluding the specific leaded gasoline sludges of 262021. This includes residues from lead smelting, battery recycling (e.g., battery paste), cable sheathing, and other industrial applications. These materials are crucial for the secondary lead industry, serving as essential feedstock for lead refiners to produce recycled lead, primarily for lead-acid batteries. The international trade is driven by the high demand for lead recycling and the economic and environmental benefits of using secondary materials. Strict environmental and safety regulations are paramount due to lead's toxicity, influencing transport, processing, and global trade routes.

What products fall under HS code 262029?

Lead battery paste, lead dross, lead ash, lead skimmings, lead smelting slag, lead oxide residues, spent lead-acid battery components (excluding whole batteries), lead dust

What are common misclassifications for HS code 262029?

Often confused with 262021 if the specific origin of the lead residue is not clear, or with 7802 (lead waste and scrap) if the material is more metallic scrap than a processing residue, or 854810 if it's a whole battery.

How is HS code 262029 structured?

HS code 262029 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.