HS Code Subheading

Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures

2620.91 Subheading
Section V — Mineral products

About HS Code 262091

This HS code covers slag, ash, and residues containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, or their mixtures, excluding those from iron or steel manufacturing. These materials are important for the recovery of critical and sometimes toxic metals, serving as secondary raw materials for various industries. The trade involves specialized processing to extract these elements, often from industrial by-products. Importers are typically specialized metal refiners, chemical manufacturers, and recycling companies equipped to handle these specific metal-bearing residues. Exporters originate from diverse industrial sectors, including plating, battery manufacturing, and mining. Key aspects of this trade include accurate analysis of metal content, managing potential environmental risks associated with these elements, and navigating complex international waste regulations to ensure responsible handling and recovery.

Products Under This Code

Antimony slag, beryllium-containing ash, cadmium residues, chromium dross, spent catalysts with these metals, plating sludge, lead-acid battery paste

Real World Examples

BASF spent catalysts, Umicore recycling inputs, various industrial plating sludges, battery manufacturing residues

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 262099 if the specific metal content is not clearly defined or if it's a mixture where none predominates, or 3825 for general hazardous waste.

Products Classified Under 2620.91

Antimony residuesCadmium residuesChromium residues

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 2620.29 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 2620.30 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 2620.99 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

Trade involves countries with advanced recycling infrastructure like Belgium, Germany, and Japan, and industrial producers globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 262091?

HS code 262091 covers: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures. This HS code covers slag, ash, and residues containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, or their mixtures, excluding those from iron or steel manufacturing. These materials are important for the recovery of critical and sometimes toxic metals, serving as secondary raw materials for various industries. The trade involves specialized processing to extract these elements, often from industrial by-products. Importers are typically specialized metal refiners, chemical manufacturers, and recycling companies equipped to handle these specific metal-bearing residues. Exporters originate from diverse industrial sectors, including plating, battery manufacturing, and mining. Key aspects of this trade include accurate analysis of metal content, managing potential environmental risks associated with these elements, and navigating complex international waste regulations to ensure responsible handling and recovery.

What products fall under HS code 262091?

Antimony slag, beryllium-containing ash, cadmium residues, chromium dross, spent catalysts with these metals, plating sludge, lead-acid battery paste

What are common misclassifications for HS code 262091?

Can be confused with 262099 if the specific metal content is not clearly defined or if it's a mixture where none predominates, or 3825 for general hazardous waste.

How is HS code 262091 structured?

HS code 262091 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.