HS Code for Arsenic residues

Arsenic residues are classified under HS code 262060. This code is found in Chapter 26 of the Harmonized System, which pertains to ores, slag and ash. More specifically, heading 2620 covers slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, metal compounds or non-metals. Subheading 262060 is precisely defined for 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. This classification is appropriate as it specifically targets waste materials with recoverable arsenic content, distinguishing them from purified elements or manufactured compounds.

Products Included

• Residues from mining or metallurgical processes containing recoverable arsenic
• Arsenic-bearing dusts and sludges from industrial operations
• Dross and spent catalysts containing arsenic, intended for recovery

Common Misclassification

Arsenic residues are often confused with elemental arsenic or arsenic compounds. Elemental arsenic is classified under 280480, while specific arsenic compounds like arsenic trioxide fall under 281190, and arsenic trichloride under 281219. These codes are for purified substances, not raw residues. Additionally, arsenic ores, if not considered residues, might be classified under 261700 (other ores and concentrates of base metals, n.e.c.). The critical differentiator for 262060 is the nature of the material as a residue or waste product containing arsenic, intended for further processing or extraction, rather than a primary ore or a finished chemical product.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Arsenic residues?

The HS code for arsenic residues, as described, is 262060.

Are all arsenic-containing wastes classified under 262060?

No, only those specifically described as slag, ash, and residues (not from iron or steel manufacturing) containing arsenic, mercury, or thallium, and used for extraction or chemical compound manufacture. Other arsenic wastes might fall under different codes depending on their nature, composition, and intended use or disposal.