Rates Circular No. 24 of 2003

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board

The General Manager (Comml),
All Indian Railways.

             Sub: Classification of  "Zinc Skimmings"

            Sanction of the Central Government is hereby accorded to classify and charge "Zinc Skimmings" with composition of more than 65% zinc, less than 1.25% lead and 0.1% cadmium under the mainhead "Zinc Dross" at Class-135 in wagonloads and at Class-130 in trainloads with "Carrying Capacity" weight condition. 

1.                  This commodity will be placed under the Main-head 'Zinc Dross' in Chapter I of Goods Tariff No.43 Pt.I, Vol.II as under:- 

2.           'Zinc Skimmings' required to be transported by train should be packed hermetically in sealed steel drums.  The commodity when offered for loading should invariably be accompanied with a certificate from the shipper/consignor that the composition of Zinc Skimmings consigned conforms to the composition specified above and will not evolve flammable gas when wet or comes in contact with water. 

4.          This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. 

5.           Instructions may please be issued to all concerned