Municipal Waste-to-Energy Plant Ash
Ash byproducts from waste-to-energy incinerators that process municipal solid waste for electricity generation. This product is classified under tariff item 2621.10.00 as it is ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste, even when the incineration also generates energy.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ash is from a facility that incinerates non-municipal waste, such as industrial or agricultural waste.
Other slag and ash not from municipal waste incineration falls under the residual heading 26.21.
If the ash contains significant petroleum oil residues from storage tanks.
Chapter note 1(c) excludes sludges from petroleum oil storage tanks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the waste input is municipal solid waste, as ash from other fuel sources may be classified differently
• Provide the CBSA with information on the incineration process and any energy recovery, if relevant
• Check for any provincial requirements regarding the import of ash for disposal or beneficial use
Related Products under Tariff item 2621.10.00
Combined Municipal Incinerator Ash (Bottom and Fly)
A combined mixture of bottom ash and fly ash collected from the combustion of municipal solid waste in incinerators. This product is classified under tariff item 2621.10.00 because it is explicitly ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste, as defined in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Municipal Sewage Sludge Incineration Ash
Ash residue produced from the incineration of municipal sewage sludge, containing phosphorus and various metals. This product falls under tariff item 2621.10.00 because it is ash from the incineration of municipal waste, specifically sewage sludge collected from municipal treatment facilities.
Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash
Bottom ash collected from the combustion chamber of municipal solid waste incinerators, comprising non-combustible materials like glass, metals, and ceramics. This product is classified under tariff item 2621.10.00 as it is explicitly ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Municipal Waste Fly Ash
Fine particulate fly ash captured from flue gases in municipal solid waste incineration plants, often containing dioxins and heavy metals. This product falls under tariff item 2621.10.00 because it is ash from the incineration of municipal waste, regardless of its hazardous characteristics.
Urban Refuse Incinerator Residue
Coarse and fine residues from incinerating household and commercial urban waste in municipal facilities. This product falls under tariff item 2621.10.00 because it is explicitly ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste, as defined in the Customs Tariff of Canada.