Zinc dross Hs Code

Zinc dross harmonized system code

Product Overview Zinc dross classified under HS Code 262019 refers to the solid residue obtained during the melting and refining of zinc metal, primarily composed of zinc oxide, metallic zinc particles, and other impurities. This byproduct is characterized by its granular or flaky physical form, with a typical zinc content ranging from 85% to 95%, depending on the refining process employed. The material undergoes initial processing steps such as cooling and sieving to remove oversized impurities and ensure homogeneity. Within HS Code 262019, zinc dross is further categorized into subtypes based on purity levels and moisture content, enabling precise identification for trade and regulatory purposes. Commercially, zinc dross is predominantly utilized as a secondary raw material in metallurgical applications, including the production of zinc alloys, galvanizing processes, and as a feedstock in chemical manufacturing. Its cost-effectiveness and recyclability position it as a valuable commodity in the global zinc supply chain, offering importers and processors competitive advantages in sourcing sustainable and compliant materials. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for zinc dross is 262019, situated within Chapter 26 (Ores, Slag, and Ash), Heading 26.20 (Zinc Ores and Concentrates), and Subheading 262019 (Other zinc ores and concentrates). This classification is based on the product’s composition as a zinc-bearing residue distinct from primary zinc ores, aligning with the Harmonized System’s criteria for concentrates and byproducts. Trade professionals should note that zinc dross is typically packaged in moisture-resistant, ventilated sacks or metal drums to prevent oxidation and degradation during transit. Preservation methods include controlled humidity storage and protection from contaminant exposure to maintain zinc content and prevent quality loss. Relevant quality standards specify minimum zinc purity, allowable impurity thresholds (such as lead and cadmium levels), and granulometry parameters to ensure compliance with international customs and WTO guidelines. Accurate classification under HS Code 262019 facilitates seamless customs clearance, tariff determination, and adherence to global trade protocols essential for import/export operations.

Zinc dross Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Slag or similar industrial waste prepared as macadam (heading 25.17); (b) Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), whether or not calcined (heading 25.19); (c) Sludges from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, consisting mainly of such oils (heading 27.10); (d) Basic slag of Chapter 31; (e) Slag wool, rock wool or similar mineral wools (heading 68.06); (f) Waste or scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste or scrap containing precious metal or precious metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal (heading 71.12 or 85.49); or (g) Copper, nickel or cobalt mattes produced by any process of smelting (Section XV). 2.- For the purposes of headings 26.01 to 26.17, the term “ores” means minerals of mineralogical species actually used in the metallurgical industry for the extraction of mercury, of the metals of heading 28.44 or of the metals of Section XIV or XV, even if they are intended for non-metallurgical purposes. Headings 26.01 to 26.17 do not, however, include minerals which have been submitted to processes not normal to the metallurgical industry. 3.- Heading 26.20 applies only to : (a) Slag, ash and residues of a kind used in industry either for the extraction of metals or as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds of metals, excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste (heading 26.21); and (b) Slag, ash and residues containing arsenic, whether or not containing metals, of a kind used either for the extraction of arsenic or metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds.