Incinerator Bottom Ash Macadam
Processed municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash formed into road macadam for base courses. This is macadam of similar industrial waste, and is not processed beyond crushing or screening, consistent with Chapter 25 Note 1.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not macadam but rather pebbles, gravel, or broken stone of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates or road metalling, without being processed into macadam form.
Heading 2517 covers both macadam and other aggregates; if the product is not macadam, it falls under the first part of the heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bottom ash is not mixed with materials that render it particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general road metalling, as per Chapter 25 Note 1
• Provide documentation showing the bottom ash is industrial waste and not a manufactured product
• Verify if the bottom ash contains any hazardous components that may trigger additional environmental regulations at the border
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