HS Code for Lead slag

Lead slag is classified under HS code 2620.29, which covers slag, ash, and residues containing mainly lead, excluding those specifically derived from the manufacture of iron or steel. This classification is found within Chapter 26, which encompasses ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2620 is intended for residues that are used industrially either for the extraction of metals or as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds of metals. Lead slag typically results from the primary or secondary smelting of lead ores or lead scrap. The classification 2620.29 serves as the residual category for lead-bearing residues that do not meet the specific criteria for leaded gasoline sludges or anti-knock compound sludges, which are separated for environmental and chemical safety reasons.

Products Included

• Lead smelting slag
• Lead dross from refining processes
• Lead-bearing ash from industrial incineration
• Metallurgical residues containing lead
• Lead-rich skimmings from molten metal

Common Misclassification

Lead slag is often confused with HS code 2618.00 (granulated slag from the manufacture of iron or steel) or HS code 2619.00 (slag, dross, and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel). However, if the residue contains lead as the primary recoverable metal and does not originate from the iron/steel industry, it must stay within 2620. Furthermore, it is often misclassified as 2620.21, which is strictly reserved for leaded gasoline sludges and anti-knock compound sludges.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lead slag?

The HS code for lead slag (not from iron/steel manufacture and not gasoline sludge) is 2620.29.

Can lead slag be classified as a hazardous waste?

While lead slag is classified under 2620.29 for customs purposes, it may also be subject to the Basel Convention and specific national environmental regulations regarding the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.